Ecosystem Growth Specialist

Your opportunity: The Cardano Foundation is seeking a highly motivated LATAM Ecosystem Growth Specialist to support the Foundation’s mission of expanding the Cardano ecosystem across Latin America. This role will work directly with the LATAM Business Development Lead to help drive adoption, foster partnerships, and deliver strategic initiatives that contribute to Cardano’s long-term presence and success in the region. We are looking for a project manager and ecosystem builder with strong organizational skills and a proven track record of delivering initiatives in multi-stakeholder environments. The ideal candidate will have professional experience in blockchain and/or emerging technologies, fluency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and the ability to operate across diverse cultural, governmental, academic, and corporate landscapes. Responsibilities: Project & Program Management Support the LATAM Business Development Lead in executing regional strategy and initiatives. Manage cross-functional projects with governments, academia, enterprises, and ecosystem partners. Maintain project plans, track KPIs, and ensure timely and budget-aligned delivery.Ecosystem & Stakeholder Engagement Support to identify and manage relationships with key LATAM stakeholders (public sector, academia, enterprises, communities). Act as a liaison between local partners and the Cardano Foundation to ensure alignment and communication.Operations & Coordination Coordinate regional participation in events, conferences, and community initiatives. Provide logistical support for LATAM-based activities and adapt global content for local relevance and vice-versa.Communication & Reporting Prepare reports, presentations, and updates on regional progress and risks. Support stakeholder communications and serve as a point of contact for regional ecosystem inquiries. Your story: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Project Management, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, ecosystem development, business development, or related roles, ideally within the blockchain, FinTech, public sector or emerging technology sectors. Proven experience managing complex multi-stakeholder projects in LATAM markets. Professional fluency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese — written and verbal. Strong understanding of blockchain technology, the Web3 landscape, and the opportunities and challenges in the LATAM context. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Experience working across cultural boundaries and with distributed teams. Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Your impact: Accelerate Cardano's Footprint in LATAM: Directly drive the adoption and expansion of the Cardano ecosystem across Latin America by successfully delivering strategic initiatives and fostering key regional partnerships. Bridge & Empower Diverse Stakeholders: Serve as a critical liaison, enabling seamless collaboration between local governments, academic institutions, enterprises, and communities with the Cardano Foundation. Ensure Regional Success: Translate strategic plans into tangible outcomes, ensuring projects are delivered on time and budget, and that regional activities effectively contribute to Cardano's long-term presence and growth in LatinAM. The Cardano Foundation is an independent, Swiss-based not-for-profit organization. The Foundation is tasked with advancing the public digital infrastructure Cardano and works to anchor it as a utility for financial and social systems, thus empowering the digital architects of the future. The Foundation facilitates the worldwide advancement of Cardano in enterprise applications. It develops infrastructure tooling—including where there may not be an immediate commercial use case—plus strengthens operational resilience, and drives diversity of on-infrastructure use cases as well as the development of sound and representative governance. Another significant part of the Cardano Foundation’s mission is to engage with and support the Cardano community. The Foundation assists the development of tools the community can use to leverage Cardano to solve problems in new ways. The Cardano Foundation is an independent, Swiss-based not-for-profit organization. The Foundation is tasked with advancing the public digital infrastructure Cardano and works to anchor it as a utility for financial and social systems, thus empowering the digital architects of the future. The Foundation facilitates the worldwide advancement of Cardano in enterprise applications. It develops infrastructure tooling—including where there may not be an immediate commercial use case—plus strengthens operational resilience, and drives diversity of on-infrastructure use cases as well as the development of sound and representative governance. Another significant part of the Cardano Foundation’s mission is to engage with and support the Cardano community. The Foundation assists the development of tools the community can use to leverage Cardano to solve problems in new ways. The Cardano Foundation has incredi ble employees from over 24 nationalities, across 3 continents, working together to grow the Foundation.Here at the Cardano Foundation we are transparent, inclusive, passionate and innovative. We aim to have a positive impact on global change and breed a harmonious working environment for our employees to flourish. Benefits:Embrace Flexibility & Freedom: Enjoy the benefits of remote work with the flexibility to tailor your hours that best supports your productivity, while staying aligned with the team. Collaborative Culture: We foster a collaborative remote environment where ideas flow freely and everyone feels empowered to contribute. Thrive in a Learning Culture: We believe in continuous growth and development. Every employee receives an annual learning budget to invest in their professional journey. Shape Your Career: We provide opportunities for growth and encourage you to continuously evolve your skills and expertise within a supportive environment. Make a Real Impact: Your work will directly contribute to the development and adoption of Cardano, shaping the future of blockchain technology and its real-world applications. Team Building & Fun: Connect with your colleagues and strengthen team bonds through a dedicated annual team building event, as well as a departmental team-building day. Enjoy an extra day off for your birthday and additional days off to celebrate milestone work anniversaries. Work with Passionate People: Surround yourself with a team of dedicated individuals who are driven by a shared passion for blockchain technology and its potential to change the world. Equal opportunities employer: The Cardano Foundation strives to provide a diverse, inclusive and welcoming working environment. We are committed to being a discrimination free organization - including discrimination free space with regards to age, religion, race, nationality/ethnic origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity. Cardano Foundation does not accept any applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We refuse any responsibility for unsolicited applications as well as any associated fees. Unsolicited applications will be treated as direct applications regardless of the channel through which we receive them. #J-18808-Ljbffr