Remote Ecosystem Lead

Summary

Join us as the Head of Ecosystem at the Virtual Society Foundation to oversee the development and sustainability of the Somnia ecosystem, ensuring its success and making it a great place to be.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in ecosystem development in the web3 industry, preferably working with blockchain and gaming/metaverse projects
• Demonstrable experience in developing large-scale ecosystems, especially in fast-paced and ever-changing environments
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with experience in managing cross-functional teams and working with external partners
• Entrepreneurial mindset, able to identify and act on new opportunities with minimal direction
• Strong understanding of developer communities, including their needs, challenges, and motivators
• Experience in managing grant programs or similar initiatives
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strategic thinker with a passion for community and culture building and nurturing

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive strategic roadmap for the ecosystem, working closely with engineering, marketing and community teams
• Identify key players (developers, creators, businesses) within web3 and develop strategies to integrate them into a cohesive and functional ecosystem
• Champion the creation of new digital assets, experiences, and business models within the metaverse that contribute to the overall growth of the ecosystem
• Understand the needs and challenges of the ecosystem's participants and work to provide technological, economic, and social solutions that encourage participation and growth
• Measure and analyse the performance of the Somnia ecosystem, using data to inform strategic decision-making on a periodic basis
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to engage and nurture the ecosystem
• Drive the organic expansion of the ecosystem through relationship building, tapping into developer communities, and online engagement
• Lead the ecosystem’s grants program, including researching on best practices, designing and implementing strategies to drive retention, and contributor activation
• Build and nurture the Ecosystem culture and community

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the metaverse, gaming, or virtual worlds