Proposal Writer

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Requirements:

• A minimum of two years of experience writing proposals, grant applications, or technical material.
• A bachelor’s degree in a field with a strong focus on writing and critical thinking, such as English, communications, or similar.
• Fluency with punctuation, sentence structure, grammar, word usage, and syntax.
• Ability to write clear and engaging narrative for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Fluency with MS Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Proficiency with content management tools.
• Intellectual curiosity about economic, social, environmental, and political trends.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth research to identify and evaluate potential business leads and RFPs.
• Stay updated on current grant trends, deadlines, and eligibility criteria.
• Write clear, concise, and persuasive grant proposals that effectively communicate Career Team’s mission, impact, and budget needs.
• Assemble and maintain qualifications and administrative requirements needed to respond to RFPs.
• Establish priorities and target dates for meeting proposal deadlines.
• Ensure content is compelling and customized for each RFP.
• Proofread and finalize proposals and other deliverables.
• Maintain a tracking system of leads and business development opportunities.
• Track grant deadlines, submission requirements, and reporting obligations.
• Follow up with funders to inquire about the status of applications and awards.