Kaizen Labs is hiring : Proposal Writer in New York

Kaizen Labs is redefining government technology and building solutions across parks & recreation, permitting, citizen engagement, and more. We recognize that incumbent software systems are inefficient and sometimes broken. That’s why we believe residents and public servants across America’s 85,000 government agencies deserve access to modern, trusted software that rivals what we use in our daily lives.

Kaizen’s software currently serves 25 million residents across the country. Some of our partners include the City of Santa Clarita, Vail Recreation District, and Pima County. Most recently, we launched day pass software for 20 million visitors across Maryland’s state parks.

Founded in 2022 and based in New York City, we’re backed by Accel and Andreessen Horowitz. Our team of 25 (and growing) is eager to leave a lasting impact on the public services that are so critical to our health, safety, and wellness.

Location : This is a hybrid role. You will be expected to join our team in person in New York City for three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).

The Role : As the second hire on Kaizen’s Proposal team, you’ll step into a unique role that blends proposal writing and market research. You’ll own the development of persuasive, well-structured RFP responses for local governments—particularly in parks and recreation—while also exploring new verticals where Kaizen can grow.

This is a high-impact position : you’ll craft the narratives that win competitive RFPs, shape the processes that will scale as the team grows, and contribute to Kaizen’s long-term strategy by connecting research insights to new opportunities.

Who You Are :

• You have a proven track record of writing and winning proposals for state and local governments; experience in parks and recreation is a strong plus.
• You’re a strong writer and editor who can translate technical concepts into clear, compelling language for public sector audiences.
• You’re curious and analytical, with an interest in researching new markets and verticals to inform company strategy.
• You’re organized, detail-oriented, and thrive in environments with multiple simultaneous deadlines.
• You bring a mix of independence and collaboration, comfortable working cross-functionally while also owning your projects end-to-end.
• You’re excited by the opportunity to help build and scale a proposal function in a fast-growing startup.

What You’ll Do :

What You Bring :

Kaizen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our organization.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@kaizenlabs.co. This information will be treated as confidential and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.

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