[Hiring] Proposal + Grant Writer @Wayfinder

Role Description

Your work will fall into a few areas, and we expect them to evolve.

• Proposals + RFPs
  • Vet incoming RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs, and help the team decide which ones to pursue
  • Write, edit, and submit clear, compliant responses on time
  • Build and maintain a library of approved answers, templates, and references
  • Work cross-functionally and pull in the right input from the Sales, Marketing, and Product teams
• Grants + Funding
  • Seek out and research funding sources that fit Wayfinder and our partners’ goals
  • Write grant applications and funding narratives
  • Help new partners connect Wayfinder to the funding they already have
• Co-op Partnerships
  • Own our relationships with cooperative purchasing organizations
  • Manage contract renewals, reporting, fees, and compliance requirements
  • Help Sales use co-op contracts to shorten the path to purchase for new partners
  • Spot new co-ops and state contract options worth pursuing
• Pricing + Quotes
  • Know our pricing, packaging, and discount guidelines inside and out
  • Build accurate quotes and pricing sections for proposals and bids
  • Flag requests that need leadership approval before they go out
• Whatever Comes Next
  • We’re a growing team, so you’ll pitch in where it counts (ex: follow-up emails, one-pagers, and school board materials)

Qualifications

• Three or more years writing proposals, grants, or other persuasive business content
• Strong writing and editing skills that make complex ideas clear, warm, and jargon-free
• Familiarity with pricing, quoting, and contract terms
• Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle several deadlines at once - we move fast!
• A startup mindset: flexible, resourceful, and quick to take initiative
• A seller’s instinct for listening first, understanding what a district needs, and shaping the answer around it
• Ease working across teams with Sales, Marketing, and Product

Requirements

• Experience in K-12, edtech, or public-sector procurement
• Experience managing cooperative purchasing contracts
• Experience with proposal management software
• APMP certification (a plus, not a requirement)

Benefits

• 403b: We care about your ability to save for your future.
• Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families.
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.
• Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision policies + a monthly wellness stipend.
• Goodies: Whatever hardware and software you need to get the job done.
• Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, annual retreat, and celebrations.
• Learning: Learning & Development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.
• Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!
• Flexible culture: We are results-focused and entirely remote.
• And much more! Lots of other perks make this company an incredible place to work.