About Rec
At Rec (rec.us) , were reimagining how the world plays, trains, competes, explores and gets outside. Our mission is to empower the entire recreation community to thrive, and our vision is bold: power recreation worldwide.
Booking a tennis court? Signing your kid up for swim lessons? Trying to find an open rec league? It shouldnt feel like filing your taxes. We're partnering with parks & rec departments, golf courses, campgrounds, gyms and more to transform a $105B industry stuck in the Stone Age.
Were not just putting recreation onlinewere redesigning it from the ground up, for the mobile-first, AI-powered world we live in.
And about AI? From simplifying registration flows to auto-scheduling entire recreation departments to empowering parks & rec staff to utilize the data to make their programming better, we use AI where it makes a real impact. Were builders at heart, using the best tools to solve real problems for real communities.
If you get fired up by making tech that actually mattersto families, coaches, and kids all over the countrycome join us.
Who We Are
Were a small team with outsized ambition. Weve built products and led teams at places like Google, Amazon, Uber Eats, MasterClass, The Athletic and more. Now were channeling all that energy into something freshand fun.
We care about how we build, not just what. Our culture is fast, focused, and full of pride. We keep our standards high, our egos low, and our Slack memes spicy.
Our Values:
Be Relentless. Move fast. Own it. Ship real value early and often.
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Win Together. Speak up, go beyond the boundaries of your role. That's how we win.
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Take Pride. Treat this like its yoursbecause it is.
About The Role
You wont just be the RFP person. Youll be a core part of our growth engine helping Rec win new markets and partners. Youll get to work closely with sales and product to turn vision into reality. If writing is your superpower and you thrive in impact-driven roles, this is your chance to shine.
If this sounds like your next challenge, wed love to meet you. Apply with a cover letter and writing samples (especially any proposals, grants, or technical writing) we want to see how you tell a story under constraints.
What You'll Do
Youll own the proposal funnel for Rec. That means translating big technical ideas into clear, persuasive responses that win contracts and partnerships. Youll be a connector across teams, driving accountability and polishing narratives until they shine.
Write, review, proofread, and copy edit comprehensive, long-form proposal submissions (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs) for potential partners including local municipalities, recreation districts, counties, etc.
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Identify and analyze solicitations from across the US, ensuring we dont miss any opportunities, leveraging the latest tools;
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Effectively communicate Recs ability to address technical needs across our software platform, partner success, and operational teams;
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Maintain and evolve scalable proposal responses including reusable templates, proposal libraries, and content repositories;
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Digest product specifications, roadmaps, and feature requirements and distill them into simply written and beautifully designed proposals;
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Coordinate with Recs Business Development, Partnerships, Product, and Partner Success teams to develop strategies for winning high profile, competitive procurements.
What We're Looking For
4+ years of experience writing successful proposals, grants, technical documents, or similar
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Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills you turn complexity into narrative clarity
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Obsessive attention to detail you catch gaps, inconsistencies, and errors
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Strong project management and multitasking chops you can juggle multiple competing deadlines
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Experience working with many stakeholders you know how to pull in content, resolve conflicts, and keep things moving
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Passionate about helping local governments and/or communities through better technology
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Demonstrated track record in RFP writing and government proposals is a plus
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Experience with proposal management tools (AI a plus!) and graphical design tools (Canva, Figma, etc)
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Ability to work in a fast, ambiguous, and evolving start-up environment
Pay & Benefits
Compensation: $80,000$110,000 base + meaningful equity (final offer will be based on your background, experience and skillset)
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Benefits: Flexible PTO, top-tier health/dental/vision, and a 401(k) plan to support your future.
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Work location: We are focused on hiring a team that will join us at our downtown San Francisco office (hybrid).
Ready to build something real? Something fun? Something big?
Were ready for you.
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