Grant Analyst

Grants Program helps those building on NEAR to deliver amazing applications, tools, and features that scale the broader NEAR ecosystem. You’ll work with our developer relations, community, and ecosystem teams to source and fund high-quality projects that deliver the best Web 3.0 has to offer.

The Grants Analyst will complete end to end management of the grants process. Starting with initial project review of NEAR grants program applications and finishing with onboarding of accepted projects into the NEAR ecosystem. The role will involve maintaining an understanding of the NEAR / Web3 ecosystem, developing relationships with grant applicants, and making sure projects have a seamless experience onboarding to the NEAR ecosystem.

You will

• Effectively conduct technical reviews and interviews of grant applications to ensure the quality of projects in the Grants Program pipeline
• Analyze project applications for thoroughness and benefits to the broader NEAR ecosystem
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the NEAR ecosystem and broader Web3 industry trends
• Review grants applications and share feedback with applications around gaps or issues with their applications
• Engage with NEAR collective product managers or developers to better understand the value of certain projects as needed
• Effectively research various elements of project applications to support reviews as required
• Present findings in a clear and concise manner to inform all relevant stakeholders involved
• Support projects to complete clear and detailed project milestones & timelines
• Manage and improve the grant process from review > acceptance > grant agreements > project payments > ecosystem success onboarding
• Develop and maintain relationships with key members of the NEAR collective to ensure full understanding of the needs of the broader ecosystem
• Respond timely to communications with grant applicants throughout the grant process

You have

• Bachelor's degree or related work experience
• 3+ years of demonstrated work experience in either developer relations, technical product management, technical project management and/or developer advocacy/evangelism.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional role while also thinking strategically
• Strong understanding of technical concepts and project analysis
• Experience driving business development and new partnerships
• Experience working at a startup

We'd Love If You Have

• Previous or continued involvement in open source communities
• Familiarity with other crypto or blockchain technologies

We value

• ECOSYSTEM-FIRST: always put the health and success of the ecosystem above any individual's interest
• OPENNESS: operate transparently and consistently share knowledge to build open communities
• PRAGMATISM OVER PERFECTION: find the right solution not the ideal solution and beat dogmatism by openly considering all ideas
• MAKE IT FEEL SIMPLE: strive to make the complex feel simple so the technology is accessible to all
• GROW CONSTANTLY: learn, improve and fail productively so the project and community are always becoming more effective

NEAR is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. NEAR is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please let your recruiter know during the interview process.

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