Location: Based in Denver Colorado, Remote available
Position Type: Part-Time/Full-Time
Company Description
At Initium Health, we are dedicated to transforming public health systems and driving meaningful improvements in community health outcomes. As a leading organization in the field, we provide innovative, data-driven solutions that address critical health challenges and promote equity across diverse populations. Our work spans strategy development, program implementation, and marketing, all with the goal of creating sustainable health improvements and expanding access to high-quality care.
Position Overview
We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Health and Community Development Proposal Specialist to contribute to join our growing team at Initium Health. In this role, you will play a key part in developing comprehensive and compelling proposals across a range of health initiatives, including public health, mental health, behavioral health, and community development. Your work will support impactful projects such as feasibility studies, community health assessments, strategic planning, and public awareness media campaigns. If you are driven to make a difference through clear, persuasive writing and are excited by the opportunity to address critical health challenges, we want you to join us in advancing healthier communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and write high-quality proposals (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs) and grant applications with a focus on public health, mental health, behavioral health, and community health projects, including feasibility studies, data dashboards, health assessments, strategic planning, and public awareness media campaigns.
- Leverage experience in public health, mental health, and community engagement to write informed and impactful proposals tailored to the specifications of clients and funding agencies.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and key stakeholders to incorporate background knowledge in health education, media campaigns, feasibility studies, and community outreach strategies into targeted proposals.
- Conduct research and analysis to support proposal sections on community health assessments, behavioral health initiatives, strategic health planning, and feasibility studies.
- Customize past performance sections, resumes, and case studies to reflect specific experience in health services, community engagement, media campaigns, and strategic health initiatives.
- Analyze RFP and grant requirements to ensure compliance with all stipulations.
- Manage the proposal submission process from conception to deliver, including drafting, editing, proofreading, and finalizing documents.
- Lead the proposal writing process from initial concept through final submission.
- Monitor and respond to feedback on submitted proposals, using insights from previous work to refine and improve future submissions in health, mental health, and public awareness initiatives.
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required, preferably in Public Health, Health Policy, Social Work, Community Health, or a related field; Masters degree preferred
Skills and Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in proposal writing, program planning, or business development within public health, mental health, behavioral health, or related fields, with proven experience in health assessments, feasibility studies, or media campaigns.
- Excellent research, writing, and editing skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and effectively.
- Outstanding organizational skills and the capacity to handle multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and Project Management Software.
Why Join Us?
At Initium Health, you won’t just be writing proposals—you’ll be shaping the future of public health. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to impactful initiatives that address pressing health challenges in communities. We offer a dynamic, flexible, and collaborative work environment where your ideas and expertise will directly influence real-world outcomes.If you’re passionate about improving community health and want to make a tangible difference, this is the place to do it.