Stellar Development Foundation

Represent and advocate for SDF among policymakers and industry groups, build relationships, and support policy development in blockchain and financial services. | 5-7 years of experience in government relations, policy, or advocacy, with existing relationships in Washington D.C., and strong understanding of financial markets, technology policy, or blockchain. | Job Description: • Identify and prioritize engagement opportunities • Represent SDF among key external partners, including trade associations, industry groups, and coalitions with government stakeholders (primarily federal, potentially some state level engagement) • Educate Congressional staff, regulators, and policy stakeholders on blockchain and related emerging issues in finance, payments, and SDF’s mission • Build and maintain strong relationships with policymakers, industry allies and peers to advance policy priorities that support open, permissionless systems and financial access • Support SDF senior leadership during visits to D.C., including preparing policy briefings and creating engagement opportunities with key stakeholders • Collaborate with internal teams—including Business Development, Growth, Communications, and Legal—to ensure policy alignment with organizational goals • Track and analyze policy developments, providing timely updates and recommendations to the Policy and Government Relations team and SDF leadership Requirements: • 5–7 years of experience in government relations, public policy, or advocacy, ideally in financial services, technology, or the blockchain sector. • Existing relationships within Washington D.C. policy circles, particularly with financial or technology-focused committees, agencies, or trade associations is a must. • Strong understanding of financial markets, technology policy, and/or blockchain and digital assets • Excellent communication and presentation skills; confident representing SDF in public forums and private meetings • Collaborative team player with a proactive, self-starting attitude and strong organizational skills • Passion for blockchain’s potential to expand financial access and support open, permissionless systems • Bachelor’s degree in political science, economics, public policy, law, or a related field. Benefits: • Competitive health, dental & vision coverage with most plans covered at 100% for the employee + any dependents • Flexible time off + 15 company holidays including a company-wide holiday break • Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both non-birthing and birthing parents, as well as up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy leave for birthing parents • Gym reimbursement ($80 per month) • Life & ADD (up to $50K) • Short & Long term disability • 401K with 4% match • Health & Dependent Care FSA Accounts • Commuter benefits with $250/month employer contribution • Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contribution • Family building benefits through Kindbody • Wellbeing benefits (One Medical, Rightway, Headspace) • L&D budget of $1,500/year • Daily lunch and snacks in office • Company retreats

Develop and execute comprehensive executive communications strategies, craft high-impact content, and manage strategic relationships for the CEO and organization. | 7+ years of executive or corporate communications experience, proven ability in speechwriting, media relations, and stakeholder management, with adaptability and project management skills. | 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. The Stellar Development Foundation is seeking an exceptional Senior Manager of Executive Communications to support our CEO, who serves as a key spokesperson for the Stellar layer 1 network, the Foundation, and the broader blockchain industry. Our CEO maintains an intensive communication portfolio that includes speaking at high-profile external events, authoring thought leadership content, managing a demanding schedule of bilateral meetings, and ensuring seamless internal communications across the Stellar team. As our organization continues to grow and evolve, we need a strategic communications professional who can match the volume and velocity of these critical communications needs. This role represents a unique career-defining opportunity for an ambitious communications professional looking to make a transformative move into the Web3 and blockchain space. The successful candidate will gain comprehensive exposure to the blockchain industry while mastering executive communications at the highest level, working directly with leadership to organize, strategize, and execute communications initiatives that shape the future of decentralized finance. We're looking for someone ready to drive strategy and execution with precision and excellence, someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited to learn the intricacies of blockchain technology while advancing their executive communications expertise. In this role, you will: • Develop and Execute Comprehensive Communications Strategy - Lead end-to-end executive communications including strategic planning, content creation, speechwriting, and creative development to ensure consistent, impactful messaging across all channels • Drive Media Relations, Social Media, and Owned Media - Responsible from the Communications team to lead the charge when it comes to pitching Denelle to media, posting to social media, and ensuring consistent cadence of podcasts, blogs, and appearances. • Create High-Impact Content and Materials - Produce speeches, presentations, talking points, executive briefs, and strategic decks for events, meetings, and engagements, ensuring all materials align with organizational objectives • Support Optimization of CEO Time and Strategic Engagement - Support internal teams (business development, growth, etc.) to maximize the strategic value of all CEO activities, ensuring trips and engagements are fully optimized with the right mix of bilateral meetings, speaking opportunities, and media interactions • Manage Strategic Relationship Opportunities - Serve as primary point of contact for high-value engagement opportunities including executive dinners, partner meetings and industry events that advance organizational goals • Coordinate Complex Travel and Event Portfolio - Coordinate with Executive Assistants and other functional leaders to deliver comprehensive logistics for internal office visits, industry conferences, policy trips to DC, partner meetings, and board engagements while managing internal stakeholder expectations • Balance High-Level Strategy with Detailed Execution - Navigate seamlessly between strategic communications planning and hands-on execution, ensuring both visionary thinking and flawless operational delivery You have: • 7+ years of executive or corporate communications experience with a proven track record in agency and/or in-house environments, successfully driving communications strategy and measurable outcomes in fast-paced, high-growth organizations • Demonstrated expertise in executive communications including speechwriting, thought leadership development, media relations, and managing complex stakeholder communications for C-suite executives • Exceptional project management and organizational capabilities with the ability to seamlessly balance strategic thinking and tactical execution across multiple high-priority initiatives, often with demanding timelines and shifting priorities • Strong leadership presence and cross-functional collaboration skills including the ability to influence and coordinate with internal teams, external partners, and senior stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with experience crafting compelling narratives, executive briefing materials, and presentations for diverse audiences ranging from technical teams to industry leaders • Adaptability and hands-on mentality with willingness to travel extensively with executive leadership, manage complex logistics, and take ownership of projects from conception through flawless execution • Blockchain, fintech, or Web3 industry experience preferred but not required - we welcome exceptional communicators eager to learn and make their mark in the web3 space We offer competitive pay with a base salary range for this position of $125,000- $215,000 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, we offer lumen-denominated grants along with the following perks and benefits: USA Benefits/Perks: • Competitive health, dental & vision coverage with most plans covered at 100% for the employee + any dependents • Flexible time off + 15 company holidays including a company-wide holiday break • Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave for both non-birthing and birthing parents, as well as up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy leave for birthing parents • Gym reimbursement ($80 per month) • Life & ADD (up to $50K) • Short & Long term disability • 401K with 4% match • Health & Dependent Care FSA Accounts • Commuter benefits with $250/month employer contribution • Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contribution • Family building benefits through Kindbody • Wellbeing benefits (One Medical, Rightway, Headspace) • L&D budget of $1,500/year • Daily lunch and snacks in office • Company retreats #LI-Hybrid About Stellar Stellar is more than a blockchain. Powered by a decentralized, fast, scalable, and uniquely sustainable network made for financial products and services and a thriving and passionate ecosystem that includes a non-profit organization driven by a mission, Stellar is paving the path to unlock the world’s economic potential through blockchain technology. Built with speed and low costs in mind, the Stellar network provides builders and financial institutions worldwide a platform to issue assets, and to send and convert currencies in real time creating real world utility. Founded in 2014, the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) supports the continued development and growth of the Stellar network and also serves the ecosystem of NGOs, corporations, universities, small businesses, governments, and solo entrepreneurs building on the Stellar network through tooling, funding and strategic collaborations. Together, Stellar is where blockchain meets the real world. About the Stellar Development Foundation The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-profit organization focused on working with and supporting change-makers to create equitable access to the global financial system through blockchain technology. SDF provides grants, investments, funding, and other awards to builders and organizations. SDF also develops resources and tooling on the Stellar network to help unlock real world utility. As a nonprofit foundation, SDF puts the health of the Stellar network and the Stellar ecosystem and its mission above all else. We look forward to hearing from you! Privacy Policy By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data in accordance with our