Communications Associate

About Btrust

Btrust is a non-profit organization established to decentralize the development of Bitcoin software. Our mission is to build a more diverse and inclusive ecosystem by fostering developer talent in the Global South and strengthening the free and open-source Bitcoin ecosystem.

Founded through a generous donation from Jack Dorsey and Shawn Carter (Jay Z), Btrust is governed by an all-African board of directors and operates through a globally distributed team.

We drive impact through three main pillars:

• Developer Pipeline: Training and supporting developers through our internal engineering program, Btrust Builders.

• Grants: Provided over $1.7M in developer, education, and event grants to sustain open-source work and contributions worldwide.

• Community Infrastructure: Strengthening grassroots developer communities (BitDevs) and technical events across Africa and beyond.

Learn more at btrust.tech.

About the role

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Communications Associate to support the execution of Btrust’s communications and marketing efforts across programs and platforms.

This role focuses on content coordination, campaign support, community engagement, and performance tracking. You will support communications related to Btrust, Btrust Builders, engineering activities, events, and organizational updates, working closely with internal teams to ensure messaging is timely, accurate, and aligned with Btrust’s voice and goals.

The Communications Associate will work closely with the Communications Lead, Sharon Murugi, and coordinate with the Programs and Engineering teams to support content development, campaign execution, and reporting across multiple platforms.

What you’ll do

• Support content planning, scheduling, and publishing across Btrust’s communication channels, including social media, newsletters, and internal updates.

• Assist with the execution of digital campaigns, announcements, and event communications.

• Coordinate with designers and other contributors to ensure timely delivery of visual and written content.

• Support community engagement efforts by monitoring performance and gathering insights to improve reach and messaging.

• Contribute to content that highlights program milestones, fellows’ achievements, and open-source contributions.

• Help compile and analyze communications data for reporting and impact measurement.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.

• 2–3 years of experience in communications, content creation, or digital marketing.

• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with attention to tone and detail.

• Good understanding of digital communications and online audience engagement.

• Familiarity with content management and analytics tools (e.g., Mailchimp, Notion, Buffer, or similar).

• Ability to work independently and stay organized in a remote environment.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

• Knowledge of Bitcoin, open-source development, or decentralized technologies is a strong advantage.

• Experience in nonprofit, technology, or fintech environments is a plus.

Details to know

• Position: Communications Associate (Full-Time)

• Reports to: Communications Lead

• Coordinates with: Programs and Engineering teams

• Contract Duration: 12 months (renewable, subject to performance and funding)

• Location: Remote (Africa-based candidates preferred)

• Start Date: March 2026

• Compensation: $1,000 per month (paid in bitcoin)

• Application Deadline: February 13, 2026

How we hire

Here’s what you can expect from our hiring process for this role:

1. Application. When submiting your application and resume, tell us briefly why you’re interested in working with Btrust and how your experience aligns with the role.

2. Initial Screening. Our team will review applications against the requirements and shortlist candidates.

3. Interview with Hiring Manager. A 30–45 minute virtual interview with the Communications Lead to learn more about your background, experience, approach to content and campaigns, and alignment with Btrust’s mission.

4. Final Interview. A conversation with the CEO (and possibly another team member) to discuss expectations, ways of working, and answer any questions you may have about Btrust.

5. Offer. We’ll extend an offer to the selected candidate, including contract terms and onboarding details.

Btrust is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage qualified candidates across Africa and the Global South to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.