The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Ethereum and related technologies. The EF is not a company, or even a traditional non-profit. We do not control Ethereum, nor are we the only organization that funds critical development of Ethereum-related technologies. We are part of a large ecosystem of organizations, individuals, and companies that support Ethereum. Our mission is to do what is best for Ethereum’s long-term success. Our role is to allocate resources to critical projects, to be a valued voice within the Ethereum ecosystem, and to advocate for Ethereum to the outside world.
Since 2014, EF has hosted
Devcon, an annual 4-day conference which has become the oldest and most prominent event in the Ethereum community (and arguably the entire blockchain space). The event attracts developers, designers, researchers, creators, and others — many of whom are intrigued by cutting-edge technology, decentralization, privacy/security, free and open-source software, and the potential for Ethereum to change the world for the better. For a look at past Devcon editions and their speakers, see here:
http://archive.devcon.org/Devcon 7 (aka Devcon Southeast Asia) will take place this year in Bangkok between the dates of 12-15 November.
Volunteer Coordinator
Devcon could not happen without a group of dedicated, passionate volunteers helping run the show! In this role, you will be tasked with managing and leading a team of 100-200 fun, dedicated, passionate Ethereum community members to help put on the Best Devcon Yet™!
As Volunteer Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for coordinating everything around the Devcon Volunteer effort. We expect you to be passionate about Ethereum values, enthusiastic about organizing a large group of people, and energized to ensure everything runs like a well-oiled machine.
You will be responsible for leading and managing everything regarding volunteers. More specifically, this includes: working with our team to identify volunteer roles needed; recruiting and reviewing volunteer applications; creating and managing the volunteer schedule; training the volunteers, and ensuring volunteers are motivated/incentivized to fulfill their duties while still enjoying the experience. On top of that you will be responsible for selecting and training Volunteer Leads who will support you in coordinating the volunteers.
You are expected to organize volunteer training sessions both virtually before Devcon, as well as in-person two days before Devcon starts (Nov 10).
Overall, your primary responsibility is to oversee all volunteer-related matters before, during, and after Devcon. This entails working closely with our Devcon team, as you will be the point person in charge.
The successful applicant will be:
You've got this! Please use your cover letter to explain why you're the most suitable candidate for the Volunteer Coordinator position!