Proposal Specialist

Location

Hybrid – 1-2 days/week in our Minneapolis office, on site.

We are looking for a Proposal Specialist to join our growing Business development team! This role will report to the Proposal Manager. The business development team works to acquire projects and funding to support agile and strategic organizational growth aligned with our mission and vision. This position supports business development and sales across departments to secure funding for existing programs, pilot projects, and new business lines.

The Proposal Specialist manages the end-to-end development, coordination, and submission of competitive proposals in response to RFx and other opportunities to win new work and funding. Additionally, the position will be responsible for opportunity tracking, cross-team collaboration, appeal strategy development, task assignments, writing, editing, and compliance reviews. This position has no direct reports.

Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) is a clean energy nonprofit with offices in North Loop of Minneapolis and Roseville, MN.We provide practical energy solutions for homes, businesses, and communities to cut energy waste and harmful emissions. We collaborate regularly with field peers and partners, and we employ curious people who enjoy learning and contributing to the Midwest’s quality of life and economy.

Recognized as one of Minnesota's top 200 workplaces by the Star Tribune, CEE is known for its open communication, respect for diverse perspectives, and commitment to work-life balance.

• Insurance Coverage Options
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  To ensure you and your family are well protected, we have got you covered with Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health Saving Account, and Flexible Spending Accounts. Please see our 2026 Benefit Summary.

• Impact: We want to make the world a better and more energy efficient place. Our work and the decisions we make are rooted in this foundational desire.

• Future Planning: To help you secure your financial future, benefit from our retirement saving program. Reach your goal sooner with our immediate vesting and company contribution.

• Work/Life Balance: We recognize the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and are dedicated to supporting our team members in various aspects of their lives. Our benefits include generous Paid Time Off (PTO), paid parental leave, and salary continuation for major medical events, ensuring that you have the support you need during significant life moments and personal challenges.

• Holidays: Our company provides nine paid holidays each year, offering you ample time to observe important occasions and enjoy personal time.

• Growth: We want everyone to grow and learn within their roles. We offer professional development opportunities and education assistance.

• Championing DEI: Our committed DEI Committee promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment by establishing clear goals and assessing progress throughout the organization.

• Manage the proposal lifecycle from initial kickoff meetings through final packaging and submission.

• Lead discussions and collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners regarding opportunity requirements and resources to support a submission.

• Outline writing approaches for subject matter experts to ensure compliance with technical requirements.

• Write compelling, accurate, and high-quality proposals, pitches, presentations, and other required materials.

• Use approved templates and boilerplate responses to incorporate opportunity- specific win themes and customized submissions.

• Synthesize technical inputs into a single, cohesive voice and narrative.

• When CEE is joining a proposal…