Company
Kaizen Labs is redefining government technology. We believe residents and government staff across America’s 85,000 government agencies deserve access to modern, trusted interfaces that provide critical services like parks & recreation, permitting, public works, and more.
Whether it’s powering a tennis court reservation or the organization of a public rally, our platforms are democratizing access to public services for millions of residents across the country.
Kaizen Labs is rapidly growing across the country, changing the fabric of the communities we live in, and having fun while doing it! Founded in 2022 and based out of New York City, Kaizen Labs is backed by Accel and Andreessen Horowitz.
Hours: 5-15 hours per week
Start Date: Immediately
Introduction:
Kaizen Labs is seeking an experienced Contract RFP Writer with a specialized focus on local town, city, and county municipalities, particularly in parks and recreation departments. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successful RFP submissions, be comfortable working with technology solutions, and possess a strong understanding of technology terms and use cases within local government. Experience with Figma is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and write proposals specifically tailored for local government projects, with a focus on parks and recreation departments.
- Analyze RFPs from municipalities to understand and respond to specific requirements and objectives.
- Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders at Kaizen Labs to gather necessary information and ensure accurate representation of our capabilities.
- Utilize technology solutions, including Figma, to create visually appealing and well-structured proposals.
- Manage the proposal schedule, coordinate inputs from various departments, and ensure timely submissions.
- Maintain a comprehensive database of proposal content, updating and customizing as needed for each municipality and project type.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Proven track record of successful RFP submissions for local municipalities, with specific experience in parks and recreation highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of technology terms and use cases within local government.
- Proficiency in using technology tools such as Figma to design and enhance proposal documents.
Skills:
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills tailored to the public sector.
- Strong analytical skills to effectively interpret complex RFP documents.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, capable of managing multiple proposal projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with various proposal management tools.
How to Apply:
- Please submit your resume and a short summary of some of the RFP work you have completed in the past.