Proposals & Adoptions Writer

Great Minds; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 68,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Great Minds, a mission-driven education company, is seeking a remote Proposal Writer to coordinate with the Proposals and Adoptions Manager on state adoptions and RFPs for K-12 materials. The role requires highly developed writing and editing skills and the ability to multitask across several projects with strict deadlines.

The candidate should have 3–5 years of K-12 proposal writing experience, be detail-oriented, and collaborate effectively with team members to achieve complex goals.

Qualifications

• Superior writing skills with demonstrated proposal writing ability (writing sample required).
• 3-5 years’ experience in a K-12 proposal writing role is highly preferred.
• Accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent copy-editing skills.
• Proficient at establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Capability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks.
• Positive and collaborative team player.
• CRM software experience; Salesforce preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and editing tools like Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze RFIs/RFPs/RFQs and state adoption documentation for requirements.
• Develop clear, concise state adoption submissions and RFP proposal language.
• Collaborate with Proposal Team to determine priorities and coverage needs.
• Complete content sections for state adoption bid materials and RFPs.
• Understand and communicate state standards requirements to Sales and content teams.
• Manage completion of all assigned RFPs and state adoption documentation to deadlines.
• Create outlines, templates, proofread, prepare drafts and final editions, schedule meetings, and track progress.

Skills

Superior writing

Copy-editing

Deadline-driven

CRM experience

Office/Google proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English/Journ./Liberal Arts/Math

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Salesforce

Adobe Acrobat

Loopio/Responsive

Job description

Who We Are

Great Minds is a high-growth, mission-driven organization founded by educators in 2007. As a for-profit, Public Benefit Corporation, we believe all students deserve access to meaningful, challenging content—and all teachers deserve tools that are intuitive, effective, and built for the realities of today’s classrooms.

We develop high-quality, knowledge-rich math, science and ELA curricula grounded in research and designed in collaboration with educators. Our materials reflect real classroom needs and are built to drive lasting student outcomes.

We are committed to usability, coherence, and practical implementation—supporting teachers not just through curriculum, but with professional learning, purposeful technology, and responsive service that enable strong adoption and impact.

What We Build

Our products—Eureka Math and Eureka Math², Wit & Wisdom, Geodes, and the newly launched Arts & Letters ELA—are trusted by thousands of schools and districts nationwide.

• Eureka Math is the most widely used math curriculum in the U.S., and is focused on balancing conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and application.

• Wit & Wisdom and Arts & Letters ELA anchor our reading strategy with content-rich, grade-level instruction that integrates literature, history, and the arts, grounded in the science of reading. Geodes complements our reading suite with decodable texts that pair phonics with meaningful content to support early literacy.

These programs reflect a shared belief in high expectations, joyful rigor, and deep respect for educators and students.

Where We’re Headed

Great Minds is entering a new stage of growth and product maturity. We are focused on building more connected, customer-informed experiences across the full educator journey—from curriculum to professional learning to platform and support.

Our long-term vision is to become a true partner in impact—not just delivering curriculum, but supporting educators in achieving outcomes at scale.

Job Purpose

In this remote position, the Proposal Writer will report to the Proposals and Adoptions Manager and will coordinate closely with others on the team. This role demands highly developed written communication and editing skills, experience with proposal development – ideally in the K-12 market – for state instructional materials adoptions and RFPs, and a strong ability to multitask on several projects at once. The ideal candidate has a strong attention to detail, is capable of meeting narrow deadlines, and an ability to coordinate effectively with team members to accomplish complex goals.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze RFIs/RFPs/RFQs and state adoption documentation for requirements – including state standards and deadlines.
• In consultation with Proposals and Adoptions Manager and team members, develop clear, concise state adoption submissions and RFP proposal language.
• Collaborate with Proposal Team colleagues to determine proposal response priorities and needs for coverage.
• Complete content sections for state adoption bid materials and RFPs, often found in electronic forms/online portal.
• Understand and communicate state standards requirements to others on the Sales and content teams.
• Manage the completion of all assigned RFPs and state adoption documentation in accordance with strict deadlines.
• Create outlines, build templates, proofread, prepare review drafts and final editions, schedule meetings, and track the completion of assignments.

Requirements

• Superior writing skills with demonstrated proposal writing ability (writing sample required).
• 3-5 years’ experience in a K-12 proposal writing role is highly preferred.
• Accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent copy-editing skills.
• Proficient at establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Capability to work in fast-paced environment, with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple, competing tasks and demands.
• Ability to work in a positive and collaborative manner with fellow team members.
• Professional, punctual, dependable, reliable, with a desire to learn.
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software experience; Salesforce preferred.
• Fluent with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Adobe Acrobat or other editing software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with K-12 Math content writing.
• Knowledge of the Eureka Math is extremely desirable.
• Experience with online document submission.
• Experience with proposal automation software, such as Loopio or Responsive, highly desirable.
• Solid organizational skills and proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to high standards.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Liberal Arts, Mathematics, or equivalent business experience.

Preferred Education

• Master’s degree in English, Journalism, Liberal Arts, or Mathematics.

Status

Full-time

Location

Remote

The expected base salary range for this position is $68,000-$77,000, however the offered salarymay be higher or lower than the above range dependent on numerous factors including, but not limited to location, work experience, skills and internal equity considerations. The base salary is not inclusive of benefits or other incentives.

A cover letter and resume are required to be considered for this position.

New employees will be required to successfully complete a background check.

Any communication to applicants relating to the Great Minds hiring process will only come from email addresses with the domains greatminds.org or greatminds.recruitee.com. If in the course of the application or hiring process with Great Minds you are contacted through another domain, are requested to provide banking or other sensitive information, or you note any other suspicious activity, please contact [e-mail]

Great Minds is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the organization’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.

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