Sales & Outreach Representative – Education Partnerships (Hourly + Commission)

Part-time contract | 6 months | Remote (Canada or USA)

About the Role

Photographers Without Borders (PWB) is seeking a Sales & Outreach Representative to support the distribution and adoption of our Digital Learning Series among schools and educators across Turtle Island.

This role blends mission-driven outreach with ethical sales. You will be responsible for:

  • Facilitating free access to PWB learning resources for eligible schools on Indigenous reservation lands and educators, and

  • Selling paid licenses or packages of our digital learning series where budgets and opportunities exist.

The position is contract-based, compensated through a combination of hourly pay and commission, and is well suited to someone who is passionate about education, equity, and ethical storytelling.

Programs You’ll Represent

PWB’s Digital Learning Series supports educators and students with:

  • Ethical photography and storytelling principles

  • Media literacy and visual ethics

  • Impact-driven narrative skills

  • Responsible representation and consent

Programs may be offered free of charge, subsidized, or paid depending on school context, funding access, and partnership models.

Key Responsibilities

As a Sales & Outreach Representative, you will:

  • Research and identify schools, districts, educators, and education networks across Turtle Island

  • Conduct outreach via email, phone, virtual meetings, and educator networks

  • Clearly communicate when programs are available for free versus paid licensing options

  • Build relationships grounded in trust, transparency, and respect

  • Support educators through the inquiry and onboarding process

  • Coordinate with PWB staff to determine eligibility for free access

  • Close sales for paid digital learning products when appropriate

  • Track outreach, conversations, and outcomes accurately

  • Represent PWB’s values and ethics in all communications

Ethical Sales & Outreach Approach

This role requires a strong commitment to non-extractive, equity-centered outreach. Success is not measured solely by revenue, but by:

  • Appropriate placement of free resources

  • Long-term educator relationships

  • Mission-aligned partnerships

  • Responsible use of paid offerings

Required Qualifications

  • Experience in outreach, sales, partnerships, or education-related roles

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Comfort engaging educators and school administrators

  • Ability to balance mission-driven distribution with revenue goals

  • Reliable internet access and basic CRM or tracking skills

  • Familiarity with or openness to learning about ethical storytelling

Preferred / Additional Qualifications

  • Background in education, teaching, or curriculum support

  • Experience working with K–12 schools, districts, or post-secondary institutions

  • Existing relationships within education systems across Turtle Island

  • Experience with digital learning platforms or educational products

  • Lived experience within Indigenous, equity-seeking, or underrepresented communities

Compensation & Structure

  • Hourly wage for outreach, research, and relationship-building

  • Commission on paid digital learning series sales

  • Clear guidelines on when offerings are free vs. paid

  • Flexible, remote-friendly schedule

Why Work With PWB?

  • Support equitable access to ethical storytelling education

  • Work with a globally respected nonprofit

  • Combine purpose-driven outreach with sustainable revenue generation

  • Flexible role with growth potential

  • Contribute to education rooted in dignity, justice, and care

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the form below, complete with a cover letter and resume that outlines:

  • A brief overview of relevant experience

  • Any experience working with schools or educators

  • Why this balance of free access and ethical sales matters to you

WHY OUR STAFF LOVE US:

We offer a warm, authentic, and flexible environment with the possibility of engaging remotely.

  • We strive to facilitate and maintain a culture that is safe, diverse, heart-centered and inclusive, and ever-open to new ideas and possibilities.

  • Unique opportunities for personal growth and development such as our monthly photo critique and decolonization workgroup.

  • Autonomy and mastery in a specified role so you can make an impact with your unique skill set.

  • Gain valuable work and learning experience working with communities and storytellers from around the world that are addressing the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals and UNDRIP.  17 UN Sustainable Development Goals and UNDRIP. 

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