Field Sales Specialist (Per Diem)

Why You’ll Love This Role:

Field Sales Specialists (Per Diem) will provide critical on-the-ground operational, logistical, and promotional support for Newsela’s California Core Adoption campaign.

Working on an as-needed basis, these specialists serve as high-impact brand ambassadors who partner directly with Sales Consultants to execute local ground campaigns, manage sample and material drop-offs, staff regional conferences (e.g., CABE, CISC, CALSA), and support district pilot setups.

Examples of ideal candidates would be former educators, retired K-12 administrators, curriculum TOSAs, or experienced EdTech field contractors.

Location: Northern CA + Central Valley, Southern CA, Greater Los Angeles

What You’ll Be Doing:

Direct District & COE Drop-offs: Deliver print samples, pilot materials, and promotional collateral directly to County Offices of Education and school districts across assigned geographic areas.

School Site Engagement: Conduct drop-ins at middle and high school campuses to deliver core ELA preview materials and event invitations to department heads, ELA TOSAs, and principals Conference Setup & Tear-Down: Assist with the physical setup, arrangement of display materials, and tear-down of Newsela exhibition booths at statewide and regional conferences.

Booth Representation: When needed, provide additional manpower at conference booths to engage attendees, capture lead information; and introduce Threads & Themes. Pilot Logistics: Support the delivery and distribution of pilot classroom materials, teacher guide packages, and student login collateral for active district pilot programs.

About You:

2+ years of experience in K-12 education, educational sales support, conference event staffing, or field marketing within the EdTech/publishing industry. (Prior classroom teaching or curriculum experience in California is highly preferred). Familiarity with the California public school system, County Offices of Education (COEs), and