Community Lead

The Sui Foundation exists to support the development, growth and adoption of the Sui network. Sui is the first permissionless Layer 1 blockchain designed from the ground up to enable creators and developers to build unique Web3 experiences from gaming to finance. The Sui Foundation is committed to three decentralization principles; Embrace transparency and level the playing field, Communicate openly to build a culture of trust, and Engage directly with the community. Mission: Onboard the next billion users to web3 by supporting the advancement and global adoption of the Sui blockchain. Vision: To create a better world that unlocks opportunities through universal access and individual ownership. The Sui Foundation is an independent organization dedicated to the advancement and adoption of the Sui network. The Sui Foundation supports the Sui community and their projects that enable individuals and creators to have unprecedented ownership over their data and content. Sui is a first-of-its-kind Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed from the bottom up to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible to everyone. Based on the Move programming language, its object-centric model enables parallel execution, sub-second finality, and rich on-chain assets. With horizontally scalable processing and storage, Sui supports a wide range of applications with unrivaled speed at low cost. Sui is a step-function advancement in blockchain and a platform on which creators and developers can build amazing, user-friendly experiences. We’re looking for a high-performing, creative, and hands-on Community Lead to drive the planning and execution of community activations across North America. This role will also support North America event leads by providing strategic guidance and resources for meetups in key cities. A successful candidate will have a strong track record of building and nurturing communities through impactful IRL experiences. You should be experienced in organizing events that foster connection, engagement tailored to the needs of diverse community audiences. Responsibilities: Nurture and grow US-based communities through high-quality content, meaningful online experiences, and consistent engagement. Develop top talent within the community to help drive grassroots events, both online and offline Drive shared vision across teams and stakeholders, providing confident leadership to drive thought leadership. Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to identify event goals, target audiences and key messages, and business outcomes. Manage the end-to-end planning and execution of community workshops/events, including project plans and timelines, marketing and promotions, vendor management, budget management, and measurement. Cross-collaborate with the Sui Foundation team’s to develop and promote content that is relevant and engaging to our community Requirements: 5-8+ years of experience in community engagement Strong project management experience with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Experience managing both online and offline communities, particularly in web3 Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with the builder community members in a friendly and welcoming manner Strong understanding of the DeFi ecosystem, including DEXs, staking, lending, liquidity protocols and stablecoins Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and changing priorities Passion for community building and a genuine desire to foster a positive and inclusive community. Flexibility and desire to travel frequently and work irregular hours To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.