Status: Full Time (40 hours/week), Salaried
Reports To: Communications Manager
Salary Range: $82,000 - $88,000 and benefits
About Stratis Health:
Stratis Health is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to collaborate and innovate to improve health. We are trusted experts in leading health care transformation to make lives better nationwide. In addition, we develop and guide health improvement initiatives that improve health and care for people and communities. Stratis Health is committed to advancing health, realizing that being inclusive and anti-racist is vital in improving the health of people and communities.
Our agile staff delivers data-driven insights, evidence-based interventions, and leading-edge improvement methodologies that inspire organizations and communities to achieve solutions to their most complex and diverse health improvement challenges.
Our Work:
Stratis Health designs and implements health improvement initiatives. Our initiatives take many forms, from conducting traditional quality improvement studies, to problem-solving in complex and rapidly changing conditions, to developing and disseminating best practice tools. Working at the intersection of research, policy, and practice, we offer services and solutions that strengthen organizations, redesign care delivery, and build community capacity.
Our focus is to strategically expand our relationships and grow our business so that Stratis Health is well-positioned to advance our goal to improve the health of communities, organizations, and systems. Learn more at www.stratishealth.org
We are seeking a Writer to develop and write compelling proposals and grant applications in response to funding opportunities. This includes understanding requirements, designing proposal structure, and creating persuasive content. Additionally, the writer will manage projects for the communications center.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES and EXPECTATIONS
The Writer serves as a member of the communications team and works closely with various teams within the organization and externally to produce proposals and communications materials, reporting to the Communications Manager.
Primary areas of responsibility are:
· Develop and write compelling proposals and grant applications in response to
funding opportunities in collaboration with the Business Development Director and
Vice President, Business Solutions and Innovation – 75%
· Manage internal and external projects for the Communications Center – 25%
This job is for you if you can demonstrate…
· Proven work experience as a writer or similar role.
· Able to understand and analyze request for proposals (RFP’s), request for quotations
(RFQ’s), and invitation for bids (IFB’s).
· Research and understand the target audiences and their needs to create relevant
content.
· Demonstrate ability to work closely with subject matter experts to gather necessary
information.
· Develop and organize compelling proposals in accordance with Stratis Health
strategies and focus areas.
· Project management experience.
· Write clear, persuasive, and concise proposals.
· Edit and revise proposals based on feedback.
· Maintain and manage a library of proposal content for future use.
· Ensure all deadlines are met and proposals are submitted on time.
· Coordinate with communications to incorporate necessary visuals in the proposal.
· Keep updated on industry trends to effectively address concerns and questions.
· Participate in presentations and discussions when required.
· Apply professional discretion and judgment to sensitive situations.
· Proven relationship management skills.
· Exceptional time management skills.
· Team player who enjoys working collaboratively with internal and external teams.
· Comfortable moving rapidly between high level strategy thinking and planning, and
detailed implementation work.
· Write copy for various marketing channels including websites, newsletters, social
media posts, and advertisements.
· Proofread content for grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
· Ensure consistency in style and tone.
· Assist in the development and execution of communications strategies for launches,
events, and promotions.
· Able to understand the importance of matching appropriate tools, methods, or
technological solutions to the problem at hand.
· Have commitment to health equity, diversity, inclusion, racial justice, and addressing
the systemic factors that produce health inequities and health disparities.
To apply for this position, we ask for the following to be sent to HR@stratishealth.org:
1) Indicate the position you are applying for. Write 2–3 paragraphs in an email telling us why you are interested in this position and how you believe you meet the qualifications.
2) Your work/skills/training history as an attachment (as a .doc, .docx or .pdf) OR link to your LinkedIn profile.
o Candidates whose profiles align with our needs will be contacted.
o Interviews will be conducted utilizing videoconferencing.
o The position will be open until filled.
We are a Minnesota-based organization that offers flexibility in work location. Your desk could be anyplace in the United States if you have reliable internet access.
Stratis Health provides a collegial, team-based environment and commitment to continuous quality improvement, empowered employees, and shared values in the workplace. In addition, the organization is committed to advancing race and gender equity and disability inclusion and is actively engaged in its organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion journey. We offer a flexible work environment with a competitive salary and outstanding benefits.
Stratis Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Stratis Health emphasizes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from people of color, other underrepresented job seekers, and all other qualified applicants. All employees are expected to pledge commitment to Stratis Health’s Equity Container Group Agreements.