General Summary: Duties include travel throughout assigned region educating students in grades 5-12, teachers, and general public about the chemistry, history, processing, environmental issues and social impact of plastic. Outreach Educators must enjoy teaching all levels of students in an informal and enthusiastic manner.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare materials for class demonstrations
• Teach up to six classes per day, using provided curriculum
• Market and book the program for the next school year
• Schedule PlastiVan®  visits
• All communication to/with the scheduled schools
• Travel to various locations within assigned region
• Maintain a positive public image for the plastics industry and the SPE
• Occasional trade shows
• Market to regional or divisional Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) & the PLASTICS Industry Association meetings
• Some media and public relations
• Track daily expenses
• Other duties as assigned
• Have fun!

Job Standards:

• Adhere to all SPE policies and procedures
• Provide excellent service to members, sponsors, and staff
• Telephone, written and face-to-face member communications are a central part of SPE's day-to-day business. Educator will be expected to treat member communications as a top priority.