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codeCampus is hiring : Grant & Proposal Writer in Portland

codeCampus is hiring : Grant & Proposal Writer in Portland

MediabistroPortland, OR, United States
10 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Location : Remote (preference for candidates based in California)

Reports To : CEO / Founder

Employment Type : Full-Time

Company : codeCampus

Industry : K–12 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 country.We’re seeking a Grant & Proposal Writer to 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.

    • Qualifications

    Required :

  • 3–5 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 K–12 education, enrichment, or related fields.
  • Light design skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe, or similar).
  • Bilingual in Spanish.

    • 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.

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