Dating / social discovery

Job ID: 40480056

Budget: $250 – $750 USD

GROWTH VALIDATION & COMMUNITY BUILDER

Project Type:
Early-Stage Consumer Startup (Dating / Social Discovery)

Location: USA

About the Project

We are building a next-generation dating platform focused on compatibility.

We are currently preparing our MVP and are looking for a Growth Validation Specialist to help us validate demand, build an early audience, and grow an engaged waiting list before launch.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow communities on Discord
• Create and manage Discord engagement activities
• Help build an early adopter community
• Drive audience discussions around modern dating challenges
• Validate messaging and product positioning
• Generate user feedback and audience insights
• Assist with waiting list growth campaigns
• Identify online communities where our target audience is active
• Create engagement strategies that generate discussion and curiosity
• Work closely with the founder and CTO

Platforms of Interest

Strong experience with the following platforms is highly preferred:

• Discord (REQUIRED)
• Reddit
• X (Twitter)
• Instagram
• TikTok
• Facebook Groups

Ideal Candidate

• Experience growing Discord communities from scratch
• Experience building waitlists for startups, apps, or online communities
• Strong understanding of consumer psychology
• Strong understanding of dating, relationships, and online communities
• Experience creating viral discussions and engagement loops
• Familiarity with Gen Z and Millennial audiences
• Comfortable working with an early-stage startup

Nice to Have

• Experience with dating apps
• Experience with consumer social products
• Experience with creator partnerships
• Experience managing moderators and community ambassadors
• Experience launching products in the United States

Deliverables During First 60 Days

• Community growth plan
• Discord server setup and strategy
• Social media engagement plan
• Early audience acquisition strategy
• Waiting list growth strategy
• Weekly reporting and recommendations

Application Requirements

Please include:

1. Examples of Discord communities you have helped build or manage.
2. Examples of startup waitlists or consumer communities you have grown.
3. Relevant Reddit, X, TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook community-building experience.
4. A short explanation of how you would build an audience for a new dating platform before launch.

Important

We are NOT looking for a traditional corporate marketer.

We are looking for someone who understands:
• online communities
• internet culture
• audience psychology
• community-led growth
• startup experimentation

Compensation

Please provide:
• hourly rate
OR
• monthly retainer proposal

Long-term opportunities may be available for exceptional candidates.

If you had $0 advertising budget and 90 days to build a waitlist for a new dating app, what would you ?