Mantle Squad US – Ecosystem Researcher
San Francisco, US | Part-Time | 15–20 hours/week
Role Overview
Mantle is expanding its presence across the Americas and is seeking a high-signal ecosystem operator to help grow brand presence, community engagement, and offline traction. This part-time role (15–20 hours/week) is designed for individuals deeply embedded in either the crypto/X ecosystem or the San Francisco AI / builder community, with strong real-world credibility and the ability to convert offline interactions into meaningful ecosystem growth.
The ideal candidate will act as a visible representative of Mantle in both digital and in-person environments: driving narrative, relationships, and ecosystem expansion across the US
Responsibilities
1. Research, Trend Analysis & Narrative Development
Conduct in-depth research on Mantle, its ecosystem partners, and broader crypto, AI, and financial markets, with a focus on fast-moving narratives such as RWA prediction markets on-chain activity, and macro sentiment shifts
Identify emerging trends early and translate them into clear, actionable insights that inform narrative positioning, ecosystem opportunities, and strategic decision-making
Produce high-quality, narrative-driven research and analysis tailored for crypto-native audiences, institutional partners, and ecosystem communities (including blockchain clubs, universities, and research groups)
Break down complex trends such as RWA tokenization, prediction market signals, liquidity shifts, and macro cycles into clear, engaging, and distribution-ready content formats
Support internal strategy, campaigns, and ecosystem growth by surfacing trend-driven insights that shape positioning, timing, and focus
2. Ecosystem Representation & Offline Activation
Represent Mantle at industry events, conferences, meetups, and ecosystem gatherings across crypto, AI, and broader financial innovation spaces
Engage founders, builders, researchers, and institutional ecosystem participants in-person and convert interactions into meaningful relationships and opportunities
Support or co-host small-scale activations such as roundtables, research salons, and community events focused on emerging narratives (e.g. RWA, prediction markets, on-chain macro themes)
Act as a bridge between offline ecosystem conversations and Mantle’s internal teams by capturing real-time market and narrative signals from the field
3. Ecosystem Growth & Community Building
Leverage strong local and digital networks across crypto, AI, and developer ecosystems to expand Mantle’s presence in high-signal communities
Drive awareness and participation in Mantle’s ecosystem through narrative-led engagement across both online and offline channels
Support partnership development, introductions, and ecosystem expansion efforts tied to emerging sectors such as RWA, on-chain finance, and prediction markets
Requirements
2+ years of experience in crypto, Web3, or tech ecosystems (community, research, marketing, or growth roles)
Strong understanding of crypto culture and emerging narratives such as RWA, AI, ….
Ability to conduct lightweight research and translate insights into clear, well-written content or commentary for crypto-native audiences
Comfortable engaging in both online and offline ecosystem environments, including events, meetups, and community gatherings
Proven ability to build relationships with founders, builders, and ecosystem participants and follow up on meaningful connections
Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt messaging across different audiences (community, builders, partners)
Self-directed and reliable in executing responsibilities in a fast-paced, part-time, distributed environment
Why Join Mantle Squad Americas
Be part of Mantle’s early expansion in North America
Work directly with global teams and ecosystem leaders
Gain access to high-impact crypto and AI events
Build your personal brand through research and storytelling
Grow into expanded regional or full-time ecosystem roles
Skills Required
- 2+ years of experience in crypto, Web3, or tech ecosystems (community, research, marketing, or growth)
- Strong understanding of crypto culture and emerging narratives (e.g., RWA, prediction markets)
- Ability to conduct lightweight research and translate insights into clear, well-written content for crypto-native audiences
- Comfortable engaging in both online and offline ecosystem environments including events, meetups, and community gatherings
- Proven ability to build relationships with founders, builders, and ecosystem participants and follow up on connections
- Strong communication skills with ability to adapt messaging across different audiences (community, builders, partners)
- Self-directed and reliable working in a fast-paced, part-time, distributed environment
What We Do
Windranger facilitates the growth of Mantle and web3 ecosystems by partnering with builders to architect extraordinary cultures globally. Our purpose is to accelerate the capability of the internet by empowering communities through elevated ways of working. We provide long-term payroll, recruitment, HR, and operations services for companies in the Web3, Crypto and Metaverse space - including DAOs.
