Interested in working on cutting-edge blockchain technology and creating equitable access to the global financial system? Since 2014, the mission-driven team at the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has helped fuel the tremendous growth of the Stellar blockchain network, an open-source platform that operates at high-scale today. Developers and companies around the world build on it, and the SDF team is expanding to support the rapidly growing and changing Stellar ecosystem.

We're seeking a Senior Ecosystem Growth Manager to lead programs, initiatives, and partnerships that drive high-quality project inflow into the Stellar ecosystem through the Stellar Community Fund (SCF). This role is ideal for someone who loves to help early-stage teams grow and thrives at the intersection of strategic thinking, program execution, and ecosystem development.

In this role, you will:

• Lead Inflow Strategy for SCF: Design and execute programs, engagements, and experiments that attract high-quality teams and builders into the SCF pipeline—ensuring alignment with ecosystem priorities.
• Own SCF Kickstart: Act as point of contact for our global startup bootcamp, managing its strategy, execution (with agency and internal partners), and ongoing improvement.
• Drive Builder Activations: Launch and support ecosystem engagements—such as accelerator partnerships, builder residencies, technical workshops, and regional initiatives—that source and empower top-tier applicants.
• Foster Strategic Collaborations: Build relationships with accelerators, founder networks, VCs, scouts, and ecosystem partners to co-design inflow-focused programs and identify promising teams.
• Optimize for Quality: Collaborate with the SCF team to refine criteria, processes, and tooling to prioritize projects with strong validation, product-market fit, and long-term potential.
• Work Cross-Functionally: Partner with DevRel, BD, Marketing, and other teams across SDF to align inflow efforts with broader organizational goals.
• Track and Report Impact: Define KPIs, analyze results, and report on growth initiatives—using insights to iterate, improve, or scale successful models.

You have:

• Program Strategy + Execution Experience: Proven track record designing and running founder-facing programs (e.g., accelerators, residencies) in Web3 or technical ecosystems.
• Ecosystem Instincts: A deep understanding of what makes ecosystems thrive—paired with the ability to spot high-potential teams and structure environments that support success.
• Collaboration Superpowers: Skilled at cross-functional coordination and external partnerships—you thrive on working with others to make programs better.
• Strong Organizational Skills: Able to manage multiple complex initiatives and move them forward with clarity and momentum.
• Data-Driven Mindset: You know what to measure, how to analyze it, and how to use it to drive smarter decisions.
• Excellent Communication: You're confident representing SCF externally and collaborating with partners, founders, and internal stakeholders.

Bonus points if: