About Banyan Communications

Banyan is a woman-owned, mission-driven agency with 30 years of experience creating communications solutions for nonprofits, foundations, community organizations, and government agencies. Banyan’s work is driven by our belief that creative communication can illuminate thinking, inspire action, motivate positive behavior, and enable individuals and communities to create positive, lasting change in the world.

We are seeking an experienced Proposal Writer to join a dynamic and human-centered business development team. Curiosity, flexibility, and a desire to learn and grow are essential for thriving in this position.

As a Proposal Writer at Banyan, you will:

• Lead the team in the development of proposal text for federal, state and local government agencies, as well as community-based and other not-for-profit organizations
• Serve as the lead writer and organizer of various proposal sections, including executive summaries, tasking, management, staffing (including resumes and bios), past performance, etc.
• Conduct rapid literature review, research of background materials, and gather additional contextual information to help ensure proposals are strategic, align with industry-standard best practices, meet proposal requirements, and align with client preferences, needs, and goals 
• Collaborate with a diverse team of strategic and creative specialists to illuminate evidence-based methodology and innovative approaches for achieving client goals and convey these with a story-teller’s sensibilities 
• Maintain positive working relationships with partners, both internal and external
• Collaborate closely with the the VP of Strategy and the broader Business Development team to strategize, troubleshoot, and support a culture of open, thoughtful feedback and continuous improvement

This role requires a track record of demonstrable work experience and professional ingenuity, showing that you are:

• Can comfortably embrace and provide feedback 
• Can work both independently and as part of a team 
• Consistently develop compliant, complete, and compelling text 
• Review and provide feedback on text written by other team members, including staff members and teammates 
• Provide a review and fine-tuning to proposals that ensures they are written in “one-voice,” expertly editing text that has been written by multiple authors with varying experience contributing to proposals 
• Thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment 
• Manage multiple, simultaneous bids, shifting priorities, and tight deadlines efficiently- all while maintaining quality of work 
• Possess a working knowledge of federal contracting and grant writing 
• Understand business development and proposal development processes

Required skills and experiences include:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field and 5+ years of experience as a proposal writer, with an emphasis on HHS clients; or 7+ years of experience as a proposal writer, with an emphasis on HHS clients 
• Strong skills and attention to detail in writing, editing, and formatting proposals
• Experience with multiple word processing applications (e.g., Google Docs, Pages, Microsoft Word, GovWin) or ability to quickly learn 
• Experience with tools such as Salesforce and GovWin

Compensation:

Salaries for this open position start from $90,000  commensurate with level and experience.

What we have to offer: 

As a full time employee, you will be eligible for the benefits available to Banyan’s employees, including: 

• Unlimited paid vacation (we mean it, and we model it!)
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, eligibility begins on your first day of employment  
• Employer-matched 401k
• FSA plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid cell-phone plan 
• Generous paid family leave 

But wait there's more: 

• We offer a hybrid (in-person & remote) workplace setting, with a modern office and a fully stocked kitchen in the heart of East Atlanta. 
• Our culture includes but is not limited to: Happy hours, casual work environments, company lunches, holiday parties, and the best part, flexibility and trust.  
• Company-sponsored opportunities to travel and gather with your teammates at events, all-hands retreats, etc. 
• Option to join internal initiatives you may be passionate about like our wellness committee or holiday team!