RFP Writer

The posting, as Yondr wrote it

At Yondr, we believe in the power of presence. Our mission is to create phone-free spaces that deepen human connection and elevate shared experiences. We partner with artists, educators, and visionaries to design environments that put people, not devices, at the center.

Yondr’s business segments span numerous industries, primarily across education and live events. Yondr supports schools through cell phone-free programs. Our education programs facilitate the successful implementation of phone-free school environments by providing administrators and teachers with education, training, and development resources, along with all necessary equipment. In addition, Yondr supports top artists in music and comedy by creating phone-free shows, allowing performers and audience members to enjoy live performances without the distraction of phones.

POSITION SUMMARY

Yondr is building a dedicated RFP Team, and its success depends on an experienced team of motivated and highly skilled RFP Writers.

As a member of the RFP Team, you will write Yondr's end-to-end responses to district, state, and cooperative solicitations, including but not limited to customized and compelling cover letters, executive summaries, program descriptions, technical approach, implementation and training narratives, references, and the district-specific case for why the Yondr Program is the best aligned support in response to the RFP.

You will own the compliance crosswalk that keeps every submission responsive and ensure consistency across the entire package, including forms, narrative, attachments, and pricing. You will maintain the response content library and coordinate between the RFP Manager and other department contacts to ensure each response includes the most relevant aligned content to support the win rate and drive partnerships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Solicitation Analysis and Response Development

• Review and analyze each solicitation to build a complete requirement inventory: scope of services, proposal instructions, mandatory forms and certifications, page limits, tab structure, formatting specifications, submission instructions, and the evaluation criteria with their evaluation and scoring criteria.
• Build the response outline directly from the evaluation criteria, and weight each section based on the percentage of points it carries.
• Distinguish the district's requirements from the standard template language through research and past partnership data if applicable.
• Identify compliance risks before drafting begins, including licensure requirements, insurance or bonding thresholds, registrations, and certifications that must be obtained from a third party within the response window.
• Monitor and acknowledge all addenda through the submission deadline, and apply each change as necessary.

Proposal Writing and District-Specific Positioning

• Draft complete submissions including customized cover letters, executive summaries, program descriptions

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d building a content library, including version control on reusable content and a practice of reviewing assembled documents in full before submission.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, including styles, section breaks, cross-references, and table formatting that holds up through PDF conversion.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines without loss of accuracy.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

PREFERRED

• K–12 experience, including writing for a school board audience and a purchasing agent within the same document.
• International experience
• Working knowledge of federal and state education funding: Title IV-A, Title I, Title II-A, and state safety and formula programs.
• Experience with pricing workbooks, including unit pricing tables, extended totals, and discount structures.
• Experience writing in an organization's voice and synthesizing brand language into aligned narratives to specific districts.
• Salesforce experience.

LOCATION

• While this is a remote position, we are prioritizing candidates located in the Eastern Time Zone due to the Hiring Manager's location and the need for close collaboration with our international team.

YONDR BENEFITS

• 100% paid medical coverage plan option for employees and access to 15+ plan types, including PPO, HMO and HDHP
• Dental and vision and ancillary benefits such as short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
• Generous PTO for rest and recharge throughout the year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• 1 week paid holiday break at the end of December, for a company-wide closure + 11 additional nationally recognized holidays
• 401(k) offering
• Tech tool preference, including choice of PC or Mac.
• Hybrid employees receive catered lunch twice a week.

Yondr is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring of employees based on race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.