RFP Writer
Position Summary:
Wonderschool is harnessing the power of technology to provide comprehensive support to child care providers operating out of their homes as well as in the government and non-profit sectors. Our products enable child care providers to create high-quality environments and meet the demands of their business, while also helping parents in need of childcare solutions through the creation of an accessible marketplace.
We are seeking an experienced Request for Proposal (RFP) Writer to join our team. The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of 5 years of RFP writing experience, with a proven track record of successfully developing highly competitive and professional responses. Preference will be given to candidates who have expertise in government RFPs. The RFP Writer will play a pivotal role in our organization, responsible for crafting compelling and comprehensive responses to RFPs.
Responsibilities:
- RFP Writing: Develop well-structured, clear, and persuasive responses to RFPs, ensuring that all aspects of the proposal are addressed
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with various departments and subject matter experts to gather information and insights necessary for crafting RFP responses
- Content Repository Maintenance: Maintain an organized and up-to-date content repository, ensuring that reusable content and templates are readily accessible
Important Skills:
- Must possess exceptional writing skills, producing content that is easily understood and engaging to the target audience
- Ability to accelerate into ambiguity and achieve outcomes without an established playbook
- Excellent organizational, planning, and communication skills
- Ability to take initiative in researching, organizing, and managing RFP content. proactively identify opportunities for improvement in the RFP product
- An attitude that is open to receiving feedback and iterating on RFP responses accordingly, continuously improving the quality and effectiveness of proposals.
- Ability to shift gears at a moment’s notice while appropriately maintaining focus to complete projects on time and before deadlines
- Experience with managing and updating a CRM and content repository
- Ownership over writing output for RFPs, etc
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in RFP writing, with a successful track record
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and compelling manner
- Proficiency in maintaining organized content repositories
- Government RFP experience preferred
- Strong ability to collaborate and work cross-functionally
- Proactive, self-starter with a strong work ethic
- Ability to adapt to feedback and continuously improve writing
- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required
Ideal Candidates Will Have:
- Background in government policy or business-to-government (B2G) RFP writing
- Passion for working in a fast-paced startup environment
- Strong understanding of procurement methods in the government sector
- Demonstrated RFP success with the ability to clearly identify strategies employed and writing tactics leveraged
What We Offer:
- Health benefits offer up to 100% coverage for employee premiums and up to 80% for dependents
- Wifi, Employee Wellness, and co-working space reimbursements offered to all employees
- A flexible PTO plan, paid holidays, and mental wellness days
- Highly competitive parental leave policies, eligible to qualified individuals after 6-months of employment
- An autonomous workplace that prioritizes health and wellness to ensure our employees can produce their best work while achieving their personal and professional goals
- A fully remote, but highly collaborative work environment with a variety of team bonding opportunities
Wonderschool is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We plan and structure our interviews to directly assess skills and talent.