HomeStars Seeks Local Community Builder -- Boston

If you're in the Boston area (or know someone) and you're passionate about what HomeStars does, you might be interested in applying for this job! Yes, Boston is going to be our first U.S. test market and we expect to go live in October. Read on...

Overview: Online word of mouth plays a vital role in helping online communities grow. The role of HomeStars Community Builder focuses on spreading the word about the capabilities of a new online community site - one that helps fill a needed gap in homeowners' search for renovation advice and advice about related home improvement matters. Specifically, the role is split between (1) facilitating content creation and encouraging homeowners to join the conversation; and (2) promotional activities intended to increase local media and grassroots awareness of the website.

Scope: An ideal half-time role for anyone seeking a flexible, high-energy position with variety, autonomy, challenge, and responsibility.

Compensation: Competitive salary plus bonus. Budget may also be provided for local events and networking.

Qualifications:

* Passionate about consumer empowerment through online peering and sharing;
* Familiar with online classified websites and local search sites and/or review sites and/or home-related sites (such as Craigslist, Yelp, TripAdvisor, Zillow);
* Writing ability a must;
* Some background in public relations, online marketing, or related disciplines;
* Comfortable contacting and talking to people
* Understands the local Boston area in terms of media publications, well-known businesses, personalities, etc.;
* Passionate about trends in home renovations, design, contractor standards, practices, consumer protection laws, etc.
* Blogging or journalism backgrounds are assets

About HomeStars: Founded in 2006 by Nancy Peterson, HomeStars seeks to create communities of homeowners in key markets, to become the premier destination where homeowners congregate and share their experiences about renovation, construction, and home-related retail purchases. In Toronto, HomeStars quickly achieved a critical mass of reviews and daily website visits. Version 2.0 launches shortly in a small number of cities and will expand to several additional major North American markets in 2008.

If interested, please reply with c.v. and cover letter to andrew.goodman [at] yahoo [dot] com.

Posted by Andrew Goodman
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