PartTime Partnerships Coordinator

The Platform

Decentraland is a pioneering virtual world where the boundaries of imagination and technology blend seamlessly. Built on the Unity engine, our platform streams and renders a vast, continuous environment filled with diverse, user-generated content. As avatars explore this immersive landscape, they encounter new creations daily, from games and puzzles to scenes and artworks, all crafted by our vibrant community of creators.

Our platform goes beyond traditional gaming experiences. Users can attend live music events, conferences, exhibitions, dance parties, and more, all within a richly detailed metaverse. Decentraland started as a proof-of-concept for digital real estate ownership on the blockchain but has evolved into an ever-expanding world where anything is possible. Join us as we continue to push the boundaries of what a virtual world can be.

Check it out at: https://decentraland.org/The Challenge 

We're on the hunt for a proactive and talented Partnerships Coordinator to work part-time on a retainer basis to enhance Decentraland's network and influence through strategic partnerships. This role not only involves forging new relationships and managing a comprehensive CRM of partners and case studies but may also extend to supporting in-person events and conference logistics to strengthen these partnerships and enhance brand visibility.

The role requires someone who is highly organized and detail-oriented; who has the ability to prioritize and excel in hyper-growth environments.This position is a part-time role, fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Strategically identify new partnership opportunities that align with Decentraland's vision and objectives.
• Maintain and update a Notion-based CRM system for organization, tracking,  and nurturing partner relationships. 
• Manage the planning, coordination, and execution of in-person events and conferences, including logistics, vendor management, and on-site coordination, if applicable, to promote Decentraland and its partnerships.
• Collaborate with product, content, and engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of partnerships within the Decentraland ecosystem.
• Finalize partnership agreements, focusing on mutual growth and success working collaboratively with the Head of Partnerships and Marketing, Finance and Legal teams. 
• Keep a pulse on industry trends and competitor activities to steer partnership strategies effectively.
• Support and expand existing partnerships funnel, identifying avenues for deeper collaboration and value creation.
• Work alongside the Marketing team to highlight and promote partnership successes and case studies, elevating Decentraland's profile and achievements.
• Represent Decentraland at industry events, conferences, and meetups, networking with potential partners and stakeholders (potentially) 
• Support Decentraland partners by providing guidance, access to technical support and managing ongoing communications to ensure seamless delivery. 
• Maintain an expert knowledge of Decentraland verified studios, including their work, team and core capabilities. 
• Work closely with the Data team to present partner campaign reports and deliver end-to-end case studies

Requirements

• At least 1+ years of partnership management experience with large brands and/or agencies
• Demonstrated success with building and maintaining strong relationships internally and externally and has an excellent black book of brands, agency and cultural contacts
• Proficiency in collaboration tools (Notion, Miro), reporting (Metabase), partner proposal and collateral development (Google Workspace, Figma and Canva)
• Up to date on the social virtual worlds market and trends
• Good knowledge of web3 and blockchain technologies
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills 
• Familiarity with Decentraland and it’s partner experiences to date 
• Proactive work ethic 
• Proficiency in English

Nice to Haves

• Experience working the Gaming or Technologies industries 
• Has relationships with web3 companies 
• Bilingual: Proficiency in Spanish