Gender Issues Keynote Guest Speaker

Summary

Join ProSidian as a Gender Issues Keynote/Guest Speaker, contributing expertise to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives within the Education and Academia sector. This 1099 contract position, potentially convertible to full-time employment, focuses on delivering impactful presentations and engaging audiences through expert knowledge and real-world experience. The role involves crafting and delivering keynotes, collaborating with a speakers bureau, and supporting pre/post-event strategies. The position is primarily remote with travel within the South Central region, particularly in Texas. ProSidian offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.

Requirements

• Current or previous role aligned with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion activities driving qualifications as a Gender Issues Keynote Speaker
• Recognized authority in the subject area with demonstrated experience in public speaking, consulting, or domain-specific leadership roles
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant field; industry recognition, professional experience, or lived expertise strongly valued
• Primarily focused on Professional and Management Development Training initiatives and aligned with Speakers Bureau (Keynote/Guest Speaker) activities Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Functional Area Activities
• Verbal communication, audience tailoring, topic expertise, time management, storytelling, and presentation adaptability
• Cultural intelligence, authenticity, strategic insight, emotional engagement, professionalism, and audience resonance

Responsibilities

• Provide services and support as a Gender Issues 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 Gender Issues Topic Areas while collaborating with a Speakers Bureau (Keynote/Guest) as part of a Diversity, Equity And Inclusion 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
• Gender Issues 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
• Drives an organization’s commitment to thought leadership and cultural relevance by addressing future-focused, equity-driven, or wellness-centric themes through impactful speaking engagements
• Craft and deliver topic-relevant keynotes or hosted experiences that educate, inspire, and engage multi-stakeholder audiences across industry sectors
• Frequently delivers supplemental tools such as Q&A sessions, strategic takeaways, or partner engagement modules
• May support pre/post-event strategy sessions, internal leadership briefings, or branded content collaborations
• Engaged in conference circuits, leadership development programming, or brand storytelling initiatives aligned with corporate or public impact objectives

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