Ethical Keynote/Guest Speaker

Summary

Join ProSidian as an Ethical Keynote/Guest Speaker, focusing on Ethics, Social Justice, and Policy. This 1099 contract position, primarily remote with travel, supports an education-centered state organization. You will deliver impactful presentations, engaging diverse audiences on ethical topics. The role requires a Bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred), 5-10 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. ProSidian offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO), and opportunities for professional growth. The position is located in the South Central region, primarily in Texas. ProSidian is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree minimum; advanced degree preferred depending on topic area
• 5–10 years of relevant speaking, industry, or subject experience
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in relevant field across the Ethics, Social Justice And Policy Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline providing targeted content and insights tailored to Ethics, Social Justice And Policy Topic Areas while collaborating with a Speakers Bureau (Keynote/Guest) as part of a General/Other Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline/Category with the objective(s) of engaging audiences through expert knowledge, real-world experience, or motivational storytelling
• Ability to deliver value by educating, inspiring, and energizing event participants, often aligned with the event theme or goals to reinforce key messages
• Expertise in delivering compelling insights, stories, or strategies within their respective areas of expertise. Ability to engage audiences through education, motivation, and actionable guidance rooted in their field
• Recognized subject matter expertise, excellent communication, and proven engagement outcomes
• Public speaking, storytelling, audience engagement, adaptability
• Emotional intelligence, strategic communication, cultural competence

Responsibilities

• Deliver impactful, purpose-driven ethical speaker sessions that engage, inform, and inspire diverse audiences. Ethical topics revolve around moral principles, responsible conduct, and decision-making aligned with values and integrity. They are foundational in fields such as governance, leadership, law, healthcare, and corporate social responsibility. Ethical speakers challenge audiences to navigate dilemmas and build cultures of trust and accountability
• Design and deliver presentations, customize content, engage with audience Q&A, and represent core themes aligned with ethical subject matter topics and themes
• Contribute to speaker bureau knowledge base and mentoring junior speakers
• Collaborate with event teams to align messaging and logistics for optimal audience impact
• Availability for in-person and virtual events, flexibility in schedule, alignment with client objectives

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives
• Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs
• Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife
• Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
• Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor’s appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given
• Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees
• Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis
• ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program
• Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support
• Flexible Spending Account: FSAs help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis
• Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability