Field Sales Specialist – Per Diem

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Provide operational, logistical, and promotional assistance for Newsela’s California Core Adoption campaign on-site.

• Collaborate with Sales Consultants to implement local ground campaigns.

• Supply print samples, pilot materials, and promotional collateral to County Offices of Education and school districts.

• Conduct visits to middle and high school campuses to distribute ELA preview materials and event invitations.

• Aid in the setup, arrangement, and dismantling of Newsela exhibition booths at statewide and regional conferences.

• Represent Newsela at conference booths, interact with attendees, gather lead information, and introduce Threads & Themes.

• Support the delivery and distribution of pilot classroom materials, teacher guide packages, and student login collateral for district pilot programs.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in K-12 education, educational sales support, conference event staffing, or field marketing in the EdTech/publishing sector.

• Knowledge of the California public school system, County Offices of Education (COEs), and foundational ELA/ELD instructional terminology.

• A valid California Driver’s License.

• Access to a reliable personal vehicle.

• Proof of auto insurance is required.

• Capability to lift and transport boxes of print materials or booth equipment weighing up to 35–40 lbs.

• Flexibility in availability for hours, including early mornings and full days during multi-day educational conferences.

• No overnight travel is expected.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the US.

• Successful completion of a background check is mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits with employer contribution towards premiums and HSA accounts.

• Gym reimbursement offered.

• Pet insurance available.

• Complimentary access to the Calm app and Rocket Lawyer.

• Fully remote work environment.

• Monthly tech stipend for work-from-home expenses.

• Parental leave is provided.

• Fertility support available.

• Adoption assistance offered.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching.

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Paid sick time off is included.

• Company holidays and winter break (from December 24th to January 1st).

• Annual allowance for learning and development, covering external training, classes, workshops, conferences, and educational materials.

• Mileage reimbursement offered.