Foreign Policy Keynote Guest Speaker

Summary

Join ProSidian as a Foreign Policy Keynote/Guest Speaker and share your expertise in ethics, social justice, and policy. This 1099 contract position, primarily remote with travel, supports an education-focused organization in Texas. You will deliver engaging keynotes and presentations, tailoring content to specific audiences and event objectives. The role requires subject matter expertise in foreign policy, strong public speaking skills, and a proven track record of audience engagement. ProSidian offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits for full-time employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional/lived experience in the subject area; advanced credentials preferred when applicable
• Current or previous role aligned with Social Justice & Policy activities driving qualifications as a Foreign Policy Keynote Speaker
• Proven subject-matter expertise, public speaking ability, and consistent track record of audience impact
• Primarily focused on Professional and Management Development Training initiatives and aligned with Speakers Bureau (Keynote/Guest Speaker) activities Ethics, Social Justice And Policy Functional Area Activities
• Communication, audience engagement, content development, critical thinking, and delivery flexibility
• Emotional intelligence, creativity, strategic mindset, professional demeanor, and cross-audience resonance
• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks
• Understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office
• The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
• Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

Responsibilities

• Provide services and support as a Foreign Policy Keynote/Guest Speaker [Speakers Bureau (Keynote/Guest Speaker)] in the Education, And Academia Industry Sector focussing on Human Capital Solutions for clients such as Texas Education Agency (TEA) | Region One Education Service Center (ESC1) Generally Located In CONUS - Texas (Remote W/ Travel or Virtual) and across the South Central Region (Of Country/World)
• Provides targeted content and insights tailored to Foreign Policy Topic Areas while collaborating with a Speakers Bureau (Keynote/Guest) as part of a Social Justice & Policy Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline/Category with the objective(s) of engaging audiences through expert knowledge, real-world experience, or motivational storytelling
• Delivers value by educating, inspiring, and energizing event participants
• Often aligned with the event theme or goals to reinforce key messages
• Foreign Policy speakers specialize in delivering compelling insights, stories, or strategies within their area of expertise
• They engage audiences through education, motivation, and actionable guidance rooted in their field
• Aligns with an organization’s brand ethos by delivering expert-driven, engaging content that drives learning, innovation, and cultural connection
• Deliver engaging, customized keynotes or hosted sessions with authority and authenticity; support the educational and motivational goals of the event
• Contributes to content planning, customization for audience segments, and delivery of breakout or deep-dive sessions
• Provides post-event resources or strategic follow-up to support continued learning or brand alignment
• Often leveraged for strategic events, leadership development, industry panels, or inspirational programming

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives
• For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect
• Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis
• 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
• You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA
• 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