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Ecosystem Grants Manager Global

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$90k - $110k · Senior Full-time Posted over 1 year ago 4 min read

Aptos is a people-first blockchain on a mission to help billions of people achieve universal and fair access to decentralized assets in a safe and scalable way. Founded by some of the original creators and maintainers that researched, designed, and built the Diem blockchain to serve this purpose, we have dedicated several years toward this mission. We believe the open-source Diem technology we have developed is an important foundation of a safe and scalable web3 world where everyone has more equitable opportunities to grow and access financial assets with lower fees and fewer intermediaries. Aptos (Ohlone for "The People") encompasses our mission and ethos for why we build.About The Role The Ecosystem Grants Manager will be key in overseeing grant submissions and administration at Aptos Foundation. This role will involve coordinating with various departments, helping to streamline the end-to-end grant process, and supporting applicants and grant recipients. Responsibilities

Support the development and successful execution of grant-making strategies, ensuring alignment with the Foundation's mission and goals. Work closely with internal teams to ensure proper grant allocation, monitoring, and reporting, including maintaining our grants management system and dashboards. Help oversee daily administration and operations within the grants division, ensuring smooth coordination of activities and efficient use of resources. Contribute to developing strategic plans for various philanthropic focus areas, integrating insights from multiple sources to create informed and forward-thinking strategies. Help to improve cross-organization communication and efficiency for grant deployment, including leading grant reviews and internal updates. Work closely with grant recipients to ensure the achievement of goals defined in the designed grant award. Actively collaborate with Ecosystem projects to support the continued growth of the Aptos Ecosystem, along with helping inform all other Grants-related responsibilities.

Requirements

4+ years of experience working with nonprofit organizations, foundations, consulting, or similar entities with notable expertise in grant-making and management. Previous experience in blockchain and deep knowledge of the crypto industry is preferred. Experience with Airtable and integrations is a plus. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities. A commitment to efficient grant distribution and capacity to perform cost-analysis of funding proposals to ensure Foundation funds are carefully allocated to fair-priced services. Knowledge of local, national, and international grant-making regulations and best practices. Resourcefulness and the ability to bring creative, data-driven solutions to every problem, always seeking opportunities rather than obstacles. Ability to drive projects independently, thrive on autonomy, and manage multiple initiatives while maintaining a high quality of work. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.

Our Benefits

100% insurance premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents (US Employees) Equipment of your choice Flexible vacation time, 11 holidays, and floating company days off Competitive Salary Equity (RSUs) Protocol Token Grants 401k matching (US Employees) Fun and inclusive in-person and digital events

Aptos is committed to diversity in the workplace, and we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not hire on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

We are committed to providing a safe and secure hiring process for all applicants. Unfortunately, there are individuals who may attempt to impersonate Aptos or our employees for fraudulent purposes.To protect yourself, please be aware of the following:

We will never ask you for payment of any kind during the application or onboarding process, including fees for background checks, training, or equipment. We will always communicate with you using our official company email domain. We will never request your personal financial information, such as your social security number or bank account details, during the initial application stages or via email or a video/voice call when onboarding.

If you encounter any suspicious activity or requests that seem out of the ordinary, please do not hesitate to report it to us at security@aptoslabs.com.

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