Education Proposals Lead & Writer

The Math Learning Center; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off: 12 holidays, 24 PTO +웆

401(k) plan

Employer-paid Disability and Group LIe

Job summary

The Math Learning Center in Oregon is seeking a Proposal Specialist to craft compelling proposals from opportunity to submission. You will coordinate cross-functional inputs, manage timelines, and translate our math education work into persuasive responses that highlight our value.

The role blends writing with project leadership in a hybrid or onsite Portland or Salem office. You will work with staff across the organization, learn MLC's offerings, and report on outcomes to improve efficiency and

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience writing and coordinating RFPs, proposals, grants, or similar submissions.
• Experience in education and familiarity with state curriculum adoption processes is preferred.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to synthesize information and communicate clearly and persuasively.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through, particularly when managing complex requirements and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Write winning proposals that reflect MLC's value proposition.
• Bring together cross-functional contributors and subject matter experts to ensure proposal responses are accurate, complete, compelling, and aligned with MLC's philosophy.
• Take ownership of the project timelines from beginning to end, including writing, review, and submission of completed proposals.
• Through collaboration, develop an understanding of MLC’s offerings, competitive differentiation, market trends, and customer needs in order to develop effective strategies for proposal responses.
• For each opportunity, research the organization’s strategic plans and priorities to inform MLC’s response and how to position our learning solutions to align with these priorities.
• Report on proposal outcomes, with a focus on implementing innovative ideas to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of proposal responses.
• Project manage each pursuit, tracking concurrent work across the team and actively communicating with contributors.
• Consult, add, and update customer information in Salesforce to support cross-team visibility.

Skills

Written communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

The Math Learning Center in Oregon is seeking a Proposal Specialist to craft compelling proposals from opportunity to submission. You will coordinate cross-functional inputs, manage timelines, and translate our math education work into persuasive responses that highlight our value.

The role blends writing with project leadership in a hybrid or onsite Portland or Salem office. You will work with staff across the organization, learn MLC's offerings, and report on outcomes to improve efficiency and