Technical Proposal Writer
Description
Who we are:
ICAST (International Center for Appropriate and Sustainable Technology) is a 501c3 nonprofit that delivers green upgrades to multifamily affordable housing (MFAH) properties to fight the affordable housing, climate change, and social equity crises. We motivate people to act, leading to results that foster local economic development, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility. By 2025, we aim to serve 100,000 LMI households annually, reduce their utility costs by $270 Million and Carbon emission by 1.5 million tons, create 2,000 sustainable jobs, and invest over $100 Million in local communities.
Our Work Environment:
Collaborative, entrepreneurial, fast paced, inclusive, work/life balance, established career paths for certain positions, opportunities to job shadow, flexible schedules, robust onboarding, and above all passion for what we do.
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Position Overview:
The Technical Proposal Writer will be responsible for the research and writing of government, foundation and corporate grant requests on behalf of ICAST. This potentially includes Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program Grants, Utility Demand Side Management Contracts, Federal Grants and Cooperative Agreements, State Energy Efficiency Programs, and others. The position will lead technical aspects of proposal submissions including facilitating and coordinating with ICAST engineering on program energy/carbon savings.
Requirements
Must Have Qualifications:
- 5 years Technical Proposal Writing Experience
- 2 years of Writing Proposals in the Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE) Space
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a clean energy related field such as Engineering
- Prior experience in developing Renewable Energy Project Proposals
- Must be self-motivated and can balance multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Ability to work with multiple writers, partners, and editors on projects
- Detail Oriented
- Experienced with MS Outlook, Word, & Excel
- Understanding of Energy Savings Calculation Methodologies
- Experience working with Engineering Teams and Subject Matter Experts
Location: Remote in the U.S.A.
Reports to: Director of Business Development
Skill Level: Intermediate
Areas of Expertise: Proposal Writing, Grant Writing
Compensation: $65k/yr + $25k Potential Bonus
Key Responsibilities:
- Writing proposals to government agencies, utility companies, foundations, and corporations focused on the clean energy projects/programs which ICAST implements.
- Working directly with ICAST Engineering staff to understand the technical requirements of assigned projects and writing them into the proposal.
- Reviewing Proposals for technical accuracy and coordinating with subject matter experts on engineering, technology, and program technical details.
- Keeping proposal team apprised of progress, pitfalls, timing delays, success in recruiting and aligning partners
- Identifying potential grant opportunities through various government and nongovernmental information services
- Writing and preparing proposals using the ICAST RFP checklist and process
- Building relationships with ICAST partners
- Updating the business development proposal tracking sheet
- Conducting research and data collection
Benefits
- Company Health, Dental, and Life Insurance plan for the employee at no cost! (charges will be added for spouse and family coverage)
- Available Vision and Short-Term Disability Insurance
- 403b Retirement Savings Plan available on day 1
- Unlimited PTO Plan
ICAST is a qualifying employer for Federal public student loan forgiveness. Visit https://studentaid.gov/pslf/ for more details.
ICAST is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff and will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. We strive to create and maintain a working environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming. ICAST is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.