Communications Associate Job at Btrust (Remote, Africa-Based)

The Btrust Communications Associate job is now open to qualified professionals across Africa and the Global South. This remote, full-time role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of the Bitcoin open-source ecosystem while supporting inclusive developer communities worldwide.

Btrust is a nonprofit organization focused on decentralizing Bitcoin software development. Through strategic communications, storytelling, and community engagement, this role plays a key part in amplifying Btrust’s mission and impact.

About Btrust

Btrust is a non-profit organization established to foster a more diverse and inclusive Bitcoin developer ecosystem, particularly in the Global South. The organization was founded through a generous donation from Jack Dorsey and Shawn Carter (Jay-Z) and is governed by an all-African board of directors.

Moreover, Btrust operates with a globally distributed team, ensuring its work reflects diverse perspectives and regional realities. By supporting free and open-source Bitcoin development, Btrust contributes to a more decentralized and resilient financial future.

Learn more at btrust.tech.

How Btrust Creates Impact

Btrust drives long-term impact through three core pillars. Together, these initiatives strengthen talent pipelines and community infrastructure.

Developer Pipeline

Through its internal engineering program, Btrust Builders, the organization trains and supports emerging developers. As a result, participants gain hands-on experience contributing to open-source Bitcoin projects.

Grants Program

In addition, Btrust has provided over $1.7 million in grants supporting developers, educators, and technical events globally. These grants help sustain open-source contributions and innovation.

Community Infrastructure

Furthermore, Btrust strengthens grassroots developer communities such as BitDevs by supporting technical events across Africa and beyond. Consequently, local communities gain the resources needed to thrive.

About the Communications Associate Role

The Communications Associate role at Btrust is designed for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who enjoys coordinating content and supporting digital campaigns.

In this position, you will assist with communications related to Btrust, Btrust Builders, engineering activities, events, and organizational updates. Additionally, you will work closely with the Communications Lead, Sharon Murugi, while collaborating with the Programs and Engineering teams to ensure messaging remains accurate, timely, and aligned with Btrust’s voice.

Key Responsibilities

As a Communications Associate at Btrust, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting content planning, scheduling, and publishing across social media, newsletters, and internal channels
• Assisting with digital campaigns, announcements, and event communications
• Coordinating with designers and contributors to deliver visual and written content on time
• Monitoring engagement and gathering insights to improve reach and messaging
• Highlighting program milestones, fellows’ achievements, and open-source contributions
• Compiling and analyzing communications data for reporting and impact measurement

Through these efforts, you will help strengthen Btrust’s visibility and community engagement.

Required Qualifications and Skills

To succeed in the Btrust Communications Associate job, candidates should meet the following requirements:

• 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
• Understanding of digital communications and online audience engagement
• Familiarity with tools such as Mailchimp, Notion, Buffer, or similar platforms
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Meanwhile, knowledge of Bitcoin, open-source development, or decentralized technologies is a strong advantage. Experience in nonprofit, technology, or fintech environments is also a plus.

Role Details and Compensation

Here are the key details you should know before applying:

• Position: Communications Associate (Full-Time)
• Location: Remote (Africa-based candidates preferred)
• Contract Duration: 12 months (renewable)
• Start Date: March 2026
• Compensation: $1,000 per month (paid in Bitcoin)

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an application explaining why they want to work with Btrust and how their experience aligns with the role. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📅 Application Deadline: February 13, 2026

👉 Apply here:
https://btrust.homerun.co/communications-associate/en/apply