Job Description
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.
Job Tags
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