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Job DescriptionSalary: $70-100K Taoti Creative is looking a Proposal Writer / Manager to join our agency's business development team! (Sorry in advance for the long read. But this is your career were talking about here! Its worth the extra detail, right? The right fit is critical for both of our sakes, so please forgive us in advance for the verbosity.) Now, about the job Its one thing to have the brilliant ideas and technical knowledge to put together a solution for a client. But its another thing to be able to write it down and articulate itin a clear, concise, and compelling way. Taoti is looking for a Proposal Manager who can writing interesting proposals and manage the submission process. At Taoti our business development approach is extremely collaborative, so its not like we throw an RFP at you, lock you in a dark room, and say, here, write a response to this. As our opportunities come in or our team finds them, we evaluate, qualify, and strategize about how to win it. As a team (of which you will be part), we decide which opportunities to pursue and what our big ideas are. Thats where you step up. You borrow bits form old proposals, take ideas from our team, add in your own two cents, and set out to write the worlds best proposal that wins over our soon-to-be client. Please note: this job is for a full time, in-house position. Which is not to say that teleworking from time to time cannot be accommodated when there is good reason to do so, but generally speaking, this is an in-house role, 5-days per week. What we're looking for • You write unbelievably well and can authentical adopt our agency tone and voice., • And you know how to writecompellingcopy that stands out, gets attention and makes an impression, • You have 2-4years of proposal writing experience., • You WANT to write proposals., • You know Word inside and out. Youd never daretoformat a heading without applying a style. You know how to create dynamic TOCs. You could teachClippya thing or three., • While you may not be an artist, you know how to make a finelooking document (or ask for help when you need some design input)., • Youre collaborative. Youre not afraid toask teammates questions about how to tackle a client need Some typical responsibilities • Work with the Business Development team to determine opportunities to pursue., • Read RFPs and RFIs to help evaluate if Taoti is the right fit for that client., • Ideate on win themes and strategies on pursued opportunities., • Seek ideas from other team members on technical or creative approaches for the proposal., • Budget, concept, and write a winning proposal that match the clients needs., • Socialize the proposal with others, including SME and other senior leaders., • Manager the process of reviewing the proposal and submitting it. Tips for getting onto theshort list • Stand out. When you apply, make an impression., • Even though were a full service agency, we do more than our fair share of web development. So experience with Drupal and/or Wordpress is a HUGE plus. If youve got it, tell us about it!, • Showdont tellus how great you are., • We can tell a lot by the documents someone creates. Doesnt matter what it is, but wed love to see some documents youve put together., • Talk to us about your favorite tools., • Give us some insight into your general PM philosophies., • Tell us why you want to work at Taoti, specifically. And what was wrong with your last gig that makes you want to leave?, • Show us your passion and energy. We like passion and energy. So what on earth is a Taoti?? Established in 1996, Taoti Creative is a boutique, full-service creative agency located on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. We are privately owned and have no corporate overlords (nothing personal, WPP.) We do stuff like web development, social media management, branding, experiential marketing, video, AR/VR, etc. Our mission is to move the needle for our clients. We leverage technology, creativity, and innovation to generate meaningful and measurable results for our clientsthats what drives us. Speaking of clients, theyre about 50% non-profits, 25% commercial, and 25% federal government. Some of our customers include World Bank, USAID, DC Water, Discovery Education, American Chemical Society, Jane Goodall Foundation, and dozens of National Association of _____________, etc. Our full time team of about 70 employees is about 65% in-house and 35% remote. We hail from over 15 countries. And for the last four years in a row, weve made the Inc5000 list of fastest growing companies in the United States. Theres of course plenty of additional information on our website. If youve not done so already, be sure to check out our culture video: . Or if youre feeling virtual, heres guided tour of the office in 360 video!(Warning: not suitable for printers.) Whats the corporate culture like? What about benefits? • 3 weeks PTO for starters. You gain more with tenure., • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance. (50% for qualifying dependents.), • Paid family leave for men and women (including PTO plus short and long term disability options.), • 3% retirement plan matching (plus access to a financial advisor)., • Home buyer help (including a $1200 closing credit), • Mobile phone reimbursement, • You can opt for a company-supplied PC or Mac laptop., • Charitable contribution matching, • Tax-free metro benefits, • A sincere respect for work/life balance, • Money and time off allocated for professional development (also increases with tenure), • A diverse team hailing from over 12 countries last time we checked, • A very hip/cool/funky/quirky office space on Barracks Row, in the heart of Capitol Hill. Just 2 blocks from the metro!, • Of course, the above is a quick list. See the handbook for all the gory details. Next steps If youre qualified and interested, please apply on our website (.) Please note that these job ads often get placed onto other websites with their own application systems (were looking at you Jooble!) And some sites (looking at you Indeed!) have made up random salary ranges (Indeed!) So please be sure you're applying on our website. Pretty please, no recruiters.

Job DescriptionJob Description: Short Description: The Technical Writer will prepare and/or maintain documentation pertaining to infrastructure systems and procedures, systems operation and user documentation. Complete Description: The role of a Technical Writer involves creating clear, concise, and accurate documentation that communicates complex technical information effectively to various stakeholders. The Technical Writer will collaborate with subject matter experts to develop and enhance documentation related to processes and procedures. The role will both compose new documentation and edit the work of others, ensuring high standards for readability, grammar, and content. The key to success in this role is the ability to synthesize complex instructions into easy-to-follow guidebooks, instructions, and general communications. The person in this position should be an expert in communications. Responsibilities The objective is to have clear, concise, and accurate documentation in ensuring smooth project execution and knowledge transfer. Writing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all relevant processes for all technical workstreams. Reviewing existing documentation and identifying gaps or areas for improvement. Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), developers, engineers, business practitioners, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information. Formatting and organizing SOPs according to organizational standards. Ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency across all SOPs. Maintenance of the document repository and ongoing updates to documents and artifacts. Organization of technical content in a logical and coherent manner for easy accessibility and understanding by stakeholders; managing ongoing updates to document styles, formats, or information based on feedback on stakeholder usability Compliance checks to ensure adherence to standards and accuracy of the information. Define procedures for handling changes to SOPs and other technical documentation. CONTRACT JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: 1.Writes a variety of standard operating procedures, technical job aids, brochures, and/or manuals for documentation for a wide range of uses including but not limited to: a. Procedure documentation for frontline staff which incorporates systems and policy considerations, steps, and decisions b. Procedure documentation for consumption by a Large Language Model which would provide users with quick access to relevant procedures in specific situations c. Procedure documentation for consumption of IT teams to assist in functional design that meets business process needs 2.Coordinates the display of graphics and the production of the document. 3.Uses principles of user-centered design and user-centered testing to ensure standard operating procedures are understandable, usable, and helpful 4.Ensures content is of high quality and conforms to standards. 5.Maintenance of documentation to ensure it stays up to date when policy, systems, or rules change. Minimum Education/Certification Requirements: Bachelors degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience CONTRACT JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: 1. Writes a variety of technical articles, reports, brochures, and/or manuals for documentation for a wide range of uses., 2. Coordinates the display of graphics and the production of the document., 3. Ensures content is of high quality and conforms to standards. Skills Matrix: 16+ yrs. writing a variety of technical instruction manuals and how-to guides 16+ yrs. writing design specs for complex systems 16+ yrs. expertise and support of MS Office and Visio Bachelors degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience Flexible work from home options available.

Job DescriptionBenefits: • Employee Assistance Program, • Generous PTO Package, • Fitness/Wellness Stipend, • Flex Spending Account, • Long-Term Care Insurance, • Life Insurance, • Long-Term Disability Insurance, • Short-Term Disability Insurance, • 401(k), • Competitive salary, • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Home office stipend, • Paid time off, • Parental leave, • Profit sharing, • Training & development, • Vision insurance, • Wellness resources Organizational Profile: Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC ("AAJC") is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1991. Our mission is to advance the civil and human rights of Asian Americans and to build and promote a fair and equitable society for all. For more than 30 years, we have served as the leading Asian American voice on civil rights issues in our nations capital fighting for the rights of our communities through policy advocacy, litigation, research, public education, and community engagement. Based in Washington, DC, Advancing Justice | AAJC is a member of the Asian Americans Advancing Justice (Advancing Justice) affiliation. With our affiliates in Atlanta, Chicago, and Southern California, we work together as equal and independent partners, operate under one name, and strive to speak with one unified and powerful voice to promote justice, empower our communities, bring local and national constituents together, and strengthen our multiracial democracy. Title: Assistant Director of Education Policy (Assistant Director) Reports to: Vice President (VP) of Policy and Programs Supervises: One (1) full-time staff member Term: Immediately Status: Full-time, Exempt Employee, 40 hours/week Salary: $90,000-$100,000 This is a unionized organization, and this position is not in the collective bargaining unit. Position Summary: The Assistant Director of Education Policy will lead the development and execution of advocacy strategy to promote educational equity for the nations diverse Asian American communities and promote access and inclusion in education and adjacent policy areas. The Assistant Director will lead advocacy on education policy and provide public policy research, analysis, strategies, and community education on education policy issues impacting Asian American students and communities nationwide. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Organizational Leadership and Strategic Planning • Act as a thought partner to the VP of Policy and Programs on issues related to education policy, as well as access and inclusion policies in adjacent spaces., • Work closely with policy leads and other staff to provide leadership and direction in setting budgets, program goals and strategies, and advancing new ideas and innovations that align with AAJCs mission and strategic plan., • Serve as a senior-level mentor and a bridge-builder for AAJC, ensuring collaboration between departments and strengthening partnerships with affiliates and key external partners. Plan and Strategize Activities Related to Education Policy and Access and Inclusion Priorities, • In collaboration with the VP of Policy and Programs, develop and implement strategies and lead advocacy related to education policy, including access and inclusion policies in adjacent spaces., • Work with key legislators and executive branch officials to advance laws, regulations, guidelines, and policies that benefit educational equity, access, and inclusion for the Asian American community., • Provide thought leadership on education, access, and inclusion policy issues and conduct necessary public policy research and analysis., • Monitor and analyze legislation, regulations, and policy developments; prepare testimony, agency comments, legal briefs and memoranda, and other relevant material., • Work closely with the Litigation team to address education, access, and inclusion policy issues that intersect with legal advocacy priorities., • Collaborate with the Strategic Communications team to develop and implement plans related to education, access, and inclusion, including providing content, drafting blog posts and press releases, responding to press inquiries, and making public speaking appearances as requested.Develop, Implement, and Maintain External Relationships and Partnerships, • Collaborate with the Community Engagement team to develop and implement Community Partners Network strategies and activities on education policy as well as other areas of policy work as appropriate., • Build and maintain effective relationships with affiliates and relevant legal and advocacy groups within the civil rights and Asian American communities, both nationally and locally., • Develop community education materials, provide technical assistance to community-based organizations nationwide, and conduct community training, outreach, and education., • Coordinate program planning and implementation with community-based organizations, affiliates, state, and local partners to identify potential areas for joint efforts, including through subgrants., • Build strong and effective relationships with key stakeholders in the education policy arena, allied organizations, coalitions, and policymakers., • Oversee education-related subgrants, manage subgrantee relationships, and provide technical assistance to subgrantees and other community-based organizations for education priorities., • Other duties as assigned.Fundraising, • Help formulate and implement a development-supported growth strategy for education advocacy, including identifying donor prospects through work with peer organizations and other contacts, and developing program elements of potential interest to donors., • Assist with fundraising, grants and relationship management with funders and supporters., • Work with the VP of Policy and Programs and finance and development teams to help craft project budgets and grant proposals related to education advocacy., • Provide content/information for donor communications and materials (donor newsletters, action alerts, special and annual reports, social media postings, etc.)., • Attend meetings with prospects/donors as requested.General AAJC Roles, • Live and exhibit the Values of AAJC, by contributing to an environment that promotes trust, teamwork, and transparency among staff, board, National Advisory Council, affiliates, and community partners., • Contribute to, establish, and follow policies and procedures, including maintenance of confidentiality, to ensure that the principles of AAJC are implemented., • Participate in and lead decision-making processes, understand outcomes, and be accountable for decisions made in or affecting their area., • Understand the values and principles of AAJC and apply them fully in work responsibilities., • Participate in other activities and serve on ad hoc committees as requested., • Attend and contribute to AAJC and Board of Directors meetings as requested., • Be available to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends. EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Education and Experience • Bachelors Degree required. J.D. Degree, Masters Degree in Education Policy, or related advanced degree preferred., • At least eight years of relevant work, management, and supervisory experience in education, government, or advocacy organization preferred., • Experience in and knowledge of education policy, particularly its impact on Asian American communities, preferred., • Experience in policy advocacy, campaigns, and/or field organizing preferred.Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities, • Ability to operationalize vision, think strategically, creatively problem solve, exercise good judgment, and lead change., • Successful track record of forging alliances, working in coalitions, and moving people to take collective action and engage in advocacy., • Facilitative and collaborative leadership style, with strong people skills., • Experience working with diverse groups from various sectors., • Fundraising experience, including building and developing donor relationships., • Excellent communicator and writer, who can articulate messages in plain language to different audiences, including the media., • Strong supervisory skills and experience with proven ability to manage, coach and mentor staff and work collegially with management team members., • Ability to meet internal and external deadlines in a fast-paced, rapidly-changing environment is required., • Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and balance competing assignments., • Experience navigating administrative and legislative processes., • Ability to plan, organize, and help oversee a comprehensive program. Application Process Send separate attachments for cover letter, resume, and a short writing sample to Hiring Manager at or to 1620 L Street NW, Suite 1050, Washington, DC 20036. Applications with all three items attached will be reviewed. Offers will be extended based upon satisfactory reference checks. Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC is an equal opportunity employer. Flexible work from home options available.