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 basic ELA/ELD instructional terminology.
• Valid California Driver’s License, reliable personal vehicle, and proof of auto insurance (travel reimbursement provided).
• Ability to lift and transport boxes of print materials/booth equipment weighing up to 35–40 lbs.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including early mornings for drop-offs or full days during multi-day educational conferences. No overnight travel.
• Legally authorized to work in the US.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check as part of our pre-employment process.

Why you’ll love working at Newsela:

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical benefits with employer contribution to premiums and to HSA accounts. Additional benefits such as gym reimbursement, pet insurance, free access to the Calm app, Rocket Lawyer and more to help you stay healthy: mind, body, and soul.
• Work From Home: We are a fully remote company. We provide a monthly tech stipend to support your WFH needs!
• Supporting ALL Families: Inclusive benefits to support you and your family, including parental leave, fertility support, adoption, and more!
• Financial Wellbeing: Invest in your future with our 401(k) plan, which includes a employer match to help you build long-term financial security.
• Time Off: Flexible PTO, paid sick time off, company holidays plus winter break (Dec 24th - Jan 1st).
• Professional Development: Newsela offers an annual learning and development allowance to employees to attend external training sessions, classes, workshops, conferences, and educational materials to foster professional growth within their current role and career aspirations at Newsela.
• Make A Difference: No matter your role or department, the work you do each day helps share the future of education and improves the lives of students and teachers.

About Newsela:

Newsela is a leading education technology company dedicated to meaningful classroom learning for every student. We deliver integrated, AI-powered solutions designed to unlock student engagement, empower teachers, and drive meaningful learning outcomes. Our suite of products supports knowledge and skill development, writing practice, daily instruction, assessment, and data-informed decision-making across K–12 classrooms. Grounded in learning science research, Newsela’s solutions integrate content, assessment, and analytics to help educators track progress, understand student outcomes, and deliver high-impact instruction that supports every learner.

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• Compensation:

  • Hours/Week: Less than 30 hours / week during peak intervals
  • Compensation: $25 - $30 / hour (or comparable industry standard) + mileage

Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s individual skills, qualifications, and experience. Total compensation for this role also includes benefits.