Director - Founders Community
atPolygon Labs
Sep 26
About Polygon Labs
Polygon Labs is a software development company building and developing a network of aggregated blockchains via the AggLayer, secured by Ethereum. As public infrastructure, the AggLayer will bring together user bases and liquidity for any connected chain, and leverage Ethereum as a settlement layer. Polygon Labs has also contributed to the core development of several widely-adopted scaling protocols and tools for launching blockchains, including Polygon PoS, Polygon zkEVM, and Polygon Miden, which is in development as well as Polygon CDK.
Your Role
As the Director of Founders Community at Polygon Labs, you will report directly to the SVP of the CDE Team (Community, Devrel & Events). Your primary responsibility will be to lead a team of Community Managers, Project Managers and DevRel Engineers (DREs) in building, managing, and nurturing a high-quality community of builders and founders in the Polygon community. You will play a pivotal role in creating, nurturing, and managing a vibrant community of builders and founders within the Polygon community building dApps, infrastructure or chains on Polygon networks while attracting new founders to the community. Your focus will be on engaging, fostering loyalty, supporting builders, facilitating connections and growing this community to build a strong tribe of first-class builders in the Polygon community.
This role is crucial in supporting Polygon Labs' evolution towards building the AggLayer, a network of interconnected blockchains powered by ZK technology. As more chains are connected to the AggLayer, it’s crucial to offer a thriving community of founders to these chain builders and the builders building apps and infrastructure for these chains. You will also lead a team of Community Managers to build a strong online community (in platforms like Discord or Telegram) and work closely with the events team to leverage IRL activations to support community building.
You will also manage a team of project managers to lead the Community Grants Program, a 100mn POL per year grants program announced recently, to foster the growth of Polygon community and support the builders building innovative projects using Polygon technology.
Your Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive community strategy tailored to the needs of builders and founders, in collaboration with Polygon Labs teams
Identify good developers in the web3 ecosystem who can potentially become founders, and create programs to support and help them in their entrepreneurial journey
Engage with existing and prospective founders to understand their needs, and provide support to help them succeed in building using Polygon technology
Lead and manage a team of Community Managers, Project Managers and DevRel Engineers (DREs) to implement community engagement initiatives and grants program
Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including influential founders, venture capitalists, and industry leaders
Organize and host events, webinars, and meetups to foster community engagement and knowledge sharing. Facilitate networking opportunities and collaboration among community members
Establish clear communication channels and processes between the community team, BD and marketing teams, including coordination with the product and engineering teams
Work with the marketing team to showcase founder success stories, create and manage content, including blogs, newsletters, social media posts, and other communication channels to keep the community informed and engaged
Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as events, protocol devs community and external communities like Dabl Club to optimize communication flows and generate leads to enhance community growth, and work closer with Hadron Founders Club to complement their initiatives and build a strong founders community for the Polygon communityÂ
Work closely with product teams to relay community feedback and align community insights with product roadmap development
Monitor community metrics and feedback to continuously improve engagement strategies and initiatives Establish metrics and KPIs to measure the health and growth of the founder community
Represent Polygon Labs at industry events and conferences to promote the community and attract new founders
What you’ll need
Proven track record of building and scaling communities, particularly those focused on founders or builders.Â
A desire to foster innovation and support founders on their journey.
Deep understanding of web3 Protocols, particularly Ethereum and the Layer 2 ecosystem
Prior experience in managing and scaling web3 Grant programs Prior experience managing diverse teams and an understanding of the unique dynamics of web3 culture.
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and translating high-level direction into actionable plans and strategies.
A strong network within the blockchain and startup ecosystem
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
Familiarity with community management tools and platforms and proficiency in managing community forums and platforms like Discord and Telegram, using best practices to drive awareness, engagement, support, and incentivization
Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement long-term community growth plans
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take initiative and work independently
Experience with data analysis and reporting to measure community health and growth
Experience with or knowledge of Polygon technology is highly desirable
Polygon Labs Perks
The goal of the Polygon Labs total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan includes the following benefits for our full time employees:
Remote first global workforce
Industry leading Medical, Dental and Vision health insurance*
Company matching 401k with 3% match*
$1,500 Home Office Set Up Allowance (life-time max)
$200 Annual Book Allowance ProgramÂ
$75 Monthly internet or phone reimbursement
Flexible Time Off
1 company wide wellness Friday day off per quarter
Company issued laptop
Egg freezing, mental health, and employee wellness benefits
*In certain countries medical, dental and vision is fully covered for employees & their dependents. This is country and plan specific.
*401k is for United States employees only
Polygon Labs is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Polygon Labs is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and applicants with a disability may request to be accommodated throughout the recruitment process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their individual accessibility needs.
If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
Learn More about Polygon Labs
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