RootProject is Hiring in Seoul!
Using a blockchain infrastructure, RootProject brings the power of markets to non-profit fundraising. By breaking down the barriers between donor, investor and project managers, our unique POE (Proof of Ecosystem) campaign process allows all of these stakeholders to build real solutions together, from beginning to end.

Country Director, Seoul, South Korea

The Country Director, South Korea will help RootProject build capacity for pilot city project launches and develop the RootProject ecosystem in South Korea.

RootProject operates at the nexus of the social sciences, the nonprofit world and blockchain industry. Ideal candidates will have an academic background mixed with excellent project management and communication skills, and a familiarity with Seoul’s nonprofit and governmental landscape.

He or she will,

Head an office of blockchain, crowdfunding and nonprofit-focused professionals

Launch and manage pilot city projects in accordance with our Pilot City Roadmap; establish internal roadmap for achieving this goal and managing team KPI’s

Build relationships with policy makers, industry journalists, potential nonprofit, corporate and small business partners and thought leaders in Seoul

Actively manage a portfolio of donors and partners, weighted, actively managed in CRM

Organize and execute pilot project fundraising events in Seoul on an as -needed basis

Attend industry (nonprofit, social impact, crypto) events in Seoul

Organize and execute on industry events or meetups in Seoul

Regularly input prospect/partner/contact activity in CRM

Work with Community Manager and one remote staff person, in addition to hiring and managing new staff

Assist with translating documents and web content from English to Korean

Actively contribute to social media on all Korean channels

Liaise with international staff on a daily basis

Preferred Qualifications

Extensive experience in project management or campaign management is required

A strong academic background, preferably suitable to communicate with policy makers in and out of Korea

Some experience in PR is desirable, whether agency or in-house

Strong networking and existing contacts in nonprofit, anti-poverty and policy making circles.

English and Korean language competency is a must

Can work both autonomously and with a globally, distributed team

Would you or someone you know be perfect for the role? Don’t be shy, have them send a resume and cover letter to gina@rootproject.co.
['Nicholas Adams Judge']
['Nonprofit', 'Korea', 'Social Impact', 'Seoul', 'Blockchain']