Grant & Proposal Writer

Irvine, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 60000 - 65000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location:Remote (preference for candidates based in California)
Reports To:CEO/Founder
Employment Type:Full-Time
Company:codeCampus
Industry:K12 Education / STEAM Enrichment

About Us
codeCampus is a rapidly growing STEAM enrichment company serving hundreds of schools with innovative hands-on programs in coding robotics VR digital art and more. Our mission is to make STEM and arts education engaging equitable and accessible to students across the seeking aGrant & Proposal Writerto take the lead on developing high-quality proposals RFP responses and related collateral. This role is critical to securing district contracts and other funding opportunities that expand access to our programs.Position Overview
The Grant & Proposal Writer manages the full lifecycle of competitive submissions: writing and coordinating RFP responses drafting grant applications and creating polished decks and collateral for prospective partners. This is a writing-intensive deadline-driven role that requires collaboration across sales operations and marketing.

Key Responsibilities

Lead responses to 4-6 RFPs per month ensuring timely compliant and persuasive submissions.
Research write and edit grant applications for public and private funding opportunities.
Develop compelling sales decks one-pagers and case studies tailored to district needs.
Collaborate with marketing to produce collateral such as parent flyers and program overviews.
Maintain a library of boilerplate language program descriptions and impact data for reuse.
Coordinate proposal calendars deadlines and logistics with internal stakeholders.
Track opportunities in a central system and report regularly on pipeline status.
Ensure messaging is clear professional and aligned with codeCampus brand and mission.

What Success Looks Like

High (60%) win rate on district RFPs and grant applications.
A scalable library of content that accelerates the proposal process.
Sales team equipped with polished persuasive collateral.
Strong professional communication with funders and district partners.

QualificationsRequired:

35 years of experience in grant writing proposal writing or RFP management.
Experience with school district RFPs education services contracts and nonprofit funding.
Proven success winning contracts or funding through written submissions.
Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences.
Excellent project management skills and ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
Proficiency with Google Workspace Microsoft Office and presentation tools (Google Slides/PowerPoint).

Preferred:

Familiarity with California education funding streams (ELO-P Title I afterschool grants).
Background in K12 education enrichment or related fields.
Light design skills (e.g. Canva Adobe or similar).

Compensation & Benefits

$60k-$65k base salary depending on experience.
Health dental and vision insurance.
401(k) with company match.
PTO and paid holidays.
Fully remote role with preference for California-based candidates.
Growth opportunities in a scaling education company.

Required Experience:

Manager

Location:Remote (preference for candidates based in California)Reports To:CEO/FounderEmployment Type:Full-TimeCompany:codeCampusIndustry:K12 Education / STEAM EnrichmentAbout UscodeCampus is a rapidly growing STEAM enrichment company serving hundreds of schools with innovative hands-on programs in c...

Lead responses to 4-6 RFPs per month ensuring timely compliant and persuasive submissions.
Research write and edit grant applications for public and private funding opportunities.
Develop compelling sales decks one-pagers and case studies tailored to district needs.
Collaborate with marketing to produce collateral such as parent flyers and program overviews.
Maintain a library of boilerplate language program descriptions and impact data for reuse.
Coordinate proposal calendars deadlines and logistics with internal stakeholders.
Track opportunities in a central system and report regularly on pipeline status.
Ensure messaging is clear professional and aligned with codeCampus brand and mission.

What Success Looks Like

High (60%) win rate on district RFPs and grant applications.
A scalable library of content that accelerates the proposal process.
Sales team equipped with polished persuasive collateral.
Strong professional communication with funders and district partners.

QualificationsRequired:

35 years of experience in grant writing proposal writing or RFP management.
Experience with school district RFPs education services contracts and nonprofit funding.
Proven success winning contracts or funding through written submissions.
Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences.
Excellent project management skills and ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
Proficiency with Google Workspace Microsoft Office and presentation tools (Google Slides/PowerPoint).

Preferred:

Familiarity with California education funding streams (ELO-P Title I afterschool grants).
Background in K12 education enrichment or related fields.
Light design skills (e.g. Canva Adobe or similar).

Compensation & Benefits