Government & State Contracting Specialist; Volunteer

The Loop Roots Foundation is a nonprofit, tax‑exempt organization dedicated to supporting justice‑impacted families through transportation, therapy, and technology‑driven programs. Our mission is to remove the physical, financial, and emotional barriers that prevent families from maintaining meaningful connections with incarcerated loved ones, accessing mental health care, or navigating reentry. Founded in 2025, the Loop Roots Foundation operates nationally, with an initial focus on underserved communities in Maryland, Arizona, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, California, and Virginia.

Our key initiatives include:

• Loop Connect – a ride credit sponsorship platform that provides free or subsidized rides to prison visitation facilities, allowing families to stay in contact during incarceration.
• Loop Talk – a HIPAA‑compliant virtual therapy program offering trauma‑informed mental health care to justice‑impacted individuals and caregivers, including children.
• Loop Troop Rideshare Partnership – we collaborate with the Loop Troop Rideshare platform to ensure families have access to safe, reliable, and culturally competent transportation services.

The Loop Roots Foundation is committed to using community‑based, technology‑enabled tools to restore dignity, promote healing, and reduce generational harm. All of our programs are offered without discrimination to build a truly supportive ecosystem for families across the U.S.

Position Title: Government & State Contracting Specialist (Volunteer)
Organization: Loop Roots Foundation
Location: Remote
Time Commitment: 20–25 hours per week

Loop Roots Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families impacted by incarceration through transportation access, mental health services, and community‑based programs. Our mission is to remove barriers to connection, restore opportunity, and strengthen communities through innovative and compassionate solutions.

We are seeking a Government & State Contracting Specialist to support the identification, application, and management of public sector funding and contracting opportunities. This role will focus on securing government partnerships, grants, and service contracts at the city, state, and federal levels to expand our programs and impact.

• Research and identify government contracting opportunities (local, state, and federal)
• Assist with registrations and compliance requirements (SAM.gov, state vendor portals, etc.)
• Prepare and submit applications, proposals, and required documentation
• Track deadlines, submissions, and application statuses
• Maintain organized records of contracts, proposals, and compliance materials
• Support development of proposal narratives, budgets, and supporting documents
• Collaborate with leadership to align opportunities with organizational goals
• Monitor contract opportunities related to transportation, reentry services, mental health, and community programs

• Experience with government contracting, grant writing, or procurement processes (preferred)
• Familiarity with platforms such as SAM.gov, state procurement portals, or RFP/RFQ processes
• Strong research, writing, and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Ability to work independently and proactively
• Interest in nonprofit, public sector, or community‑based work

• Direct experience working with nonprofit leadership on funding and expansion strategy
• Exposure to government contracting and public sector funding processes
• Opportunity to contribute to large‑scale program growth and sustainability
• Professional development in grant writing, compliance, and procurement
• Potential for long‑term or paid opportunities as the organization scales

Please submit your resume along with a brief statement of interest outlining your experience and why you are interested in this role. We are looking for someone who is detail‑oriented, proactive, and committed to helping us secure the resources needed to expand our mission and impact.