RFP and Proposal Writer

Everspring is a leading provider of education technology and service solutions. Our advanced technology, proven marketing approach, research‑based instructional design services, and robust faculty support deliver outstanding outcomes for our university partners, powering their success online.

The RFP and Proposal Writer defines, develops, and oversees the strategy and tactical delivery of RFPs and Proposals to pitch new deals. This includes analyzing market opportunities, customer trends, monitoring competitive positioning, and evolving the narrative around Everspring’s go‑to‑market approaches.

This individual will drive efforts to enhance Everspring's market position and grow revenue streams by drafting RFP responses and Proposals that reflect Everspring’s unique positioning and align with market demand.

Because the success of client‑facing proposals hinges on highly effective communication, this role requires extraordinary writing skills, professional communication experience, expert‑level attention to detail and time management, and a passion for meticulous work.

The position reports to the Chief Sales Officer and is located in

Chicago, IL . We offer a hybrid work environment with 3 days in‑office required each week.

Ideal candidate

Outstanding oral and written communication skills

At least 5 years of experience writing RFP responses and proposals

Experience writing both short and long‑form content

Track record of creating compelling, clear, and persuasive sales and marketing materials

Experience in higher education writing, specifically with US colleges and universities, and industry professionals

Ability to write for different audiences and at different levels of granularity

Comfortable working with a wide range of academic and marketing content

Natural collaborator who can also work independently

Consistent judgment, good humor, and fairness in a fast‑paced environment

Motivated by a passion to produce consistent results

High responsibility, ownership, and ability to accomplish tough tasks

Strong belief in the value of education for creating success in life

Meticulous attention to detail

Integrity and discretion when appropriate

Strong work ethic requiring minimal supervision

Desire to build and be part of a great team, doing a great thing

Curious and creative mindset that enjoys change

Responsibilities

Act as a subject‑matter expert in communication and message creation

Interpret complex RFP requirements and translate them into compliant, persuasive response frameworks

Maintain and update proposal libraries, boilerplate content, case studies, and other reusable materials

Collaborate cross‑functionally with subject‑matter experts in technology, marketing, academics, operations, and leadership to gather content and develop accurate, compelling proposals

Track deliverables and follow up with contributors to ensure tight deadlines are met

Manage the RFP response process by collecting information and writing first‑and‑final drafts

Support executive leadership by creating materials that support business development initiatives

Curate and assist the Sales team in preparing for presentations and meetings

Study the business and become an evangelist for our approach, model, and outcomes

Edit and proofread proposal content for accuracy, consistency, grammar, tone, and brand alignment

Assist in writing reports, briefs, and strategic documentation for internal purposes and for clients

Requirements

5+ years of experience in sales writing, communications, or marketing

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred, especially in English, Journalism, Communications, or other writing‑intensive disciplines

Ability to create narratives supported by evidence

Familiarity with Higher Education and Online Education

Demonstrated ability to work across levels and functions of complex organizations

Superior writing skills

Position location: Illinois

Base salary hiring range for this position is: $72,000 to $100,000 annually.

Everspring offers benefits that include hybrid work arrangement, paid parental leave, medical, dental and vision insurance, FSA, HSA, employer‑paid short‑term and optional long‑term disability, 401k with an employer match vested immediately, a generous PTO plan that accrues with tenure, professional development, tuition reimbursement program, discounted on‑site gym, optional pet insurance and more.

Everspring is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Everspring makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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