Hispanic Keynote/Guest Speaker

Summary

Join ProSidian as a Hispanic Keynote/Guest Speaker, focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within the Education and Academia sector. This 1099 contract position, potentially converting to full-time employment, is primarily remote with travel within the South Central region, supporting clients like the Texas Education Agency and ESC1. You will deliver targeted content and insights on Hispanic topics, engaging audiences through expert knowledge and motivational storytelling. The role requires experience in public speaking, consulting, or leadership roles within DEI initiatives. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred. ProSidian offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, and opportunities for professional growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant field; industry recognition, professional experience, or lived expertise strongly valued
• Current or previous role aligned with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion activities driving qualifications as a Hispanic Keynote Speaker. Recognized authority in the subject area with demonstrated experience in public speaking, consulting, or domain-specific leadership roles
• 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 Hispanic 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 Hispanic 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. Hispanic 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

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