Mina Foundation is searching for a Senior Decentralized Governance Strategist, who will take on a leadership role in designing, implementing, researching and optimizing governance frameworks for decentralized organizations. With at least 5 years of experience in protocol governance, you will be instrumental in shaping innovative governance structures and driving their adoption across the ecosystem. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, community stakeholders, and external partners to ensure the governance processes are transparent, scalable, and aligned with the organization’s mission and values. Mina Protocol is a zk Layer 1 blockchain founded in the USA with its foundation based in Geneva, Switzerland.
Primary Job Responsibilities
Governance Strategy & Execution • Define and lead the execution of the organization's advanced DAOification roadmap and governance strategy.
- Design and implement robust decentralized decision-making processes and frameworks.
- Ensure governance models are aligned with best practices in protocol design, compliance, and stakeholder inclusivity.
Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner with the CSPO/ Founder and leadership team to establish a cohesive governance vision and articulate it across all organizational functions.
• Collaborate with
- Product Teams: Integrate tools and platforms essential for efficient and effective governance structures.
- Marketing Teams: Develop and execute governance-related content strategies to foster awareness, engagement, and adoption across diverse geographies and communities.
- Community Teams: Actively engage with community stakeholders to gather actionable feedback and implement iterative improvements to governance initiatives.
- Legal Teams: Ensure all governance practices adhere to applicable regulatory requirements and compliance standards.
- Governance Operations
- Develop and maintain resources essential for transparent and efficient governance processes, including reports, guidelines, and frameworks.
- Oversee and optimize governance systems, including models such as zkIgnite Elector, Modular Improvement Proposals (MIPs), and on-chain voting mechanisms.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging data-driven insights and stakeholder feedback.
- Thought Leadership
- Represent the organization in public forums, events, and panels to promote and share governance innovations.
- Act as an internal and external subject matter expert, advocating for decentralized governance principles.
- Other Responsibilities
- Address additional strategic and operational needs as required by the organization.Key Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years in protocol governance, DAO management, or related roles in Web3, blockchain, or decentralized technologies.
- Expertise: Proven track record of designing and implementing decentralized governance frameworks and decision-making processes.
- Leadership: Strong leadership and project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to guide teams and drive initiatives to successful outcomes.
- Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with governance platforms, on-chain voting tools, and emerging technologies in the blockchain ecosystem.
- Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across diverse teams and community stakeholders.
- Adaptability: Ability to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape and incorporate compliance considerations into governance strategies.
- Passion: Deep commitment to decentralized technologies and their potential to drive equitable and inclusive systems.
• Essential Skills
- Experience working with large, decentralized communities.
- Expertise in tokenomics and incentive design for governance participation.
- Advanced understanding of cryptographic principles underlying blockchain technology.
- Proven ability to balance technical, legal, and community perspectives in governance initiatives.
Excellent Compensation and Benefits