Keynote/Guest Speaker

Summary

Join ProSidian as an African American/Black Experience Keynote/Guest Speaker, contributing expertise to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives within the Education and Academia sector. This 1099 contract position, potentially converting to full-time employment, offers remote work with travel in the South Central region, primarily Texas. You will deliver impactful keynote speeches and presentations, engaging audiences through storytelling and strategic insights. The role requires strong public speaking skills, subject matter expertise, and alignment with DEI values. 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 African American | Black Experience Keynote Speaker
• Recognized expertise, public speaking experience, and subject-matter credibility are essential
• 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
• Presentation development, verbal and non-verbal communication, audience engagement, storytelling, subject fluency
• Confidence, cultural sensitivity, adaptability, professionalism, and the ability to connect across audiences

Responsibilities

• Provide services and support as a African American | Black Experience 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 African American | Black Experience 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
• African American | Black Experience 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
• Ability to deliver high-value keynote insights aligned with an organization’s brand promise of culture, courage, and continuous learning
• Present topic-specific keynotes, engage audiences with expertise and authenticity, and contribute to broader event objectives through storytelling and strategy
• The role(s) are located in the South Central Region is at or near CONUS - Texas (Remote W/ Travel or Virtual)
• Initially identified Work Site Address (Subject to Change or Working Remotely): 1801 9th Ave N, Texas City, TX 77592
• May lead workshops, fireside chats, or immersive breakout sessions for audience segmentation
• Can collaborate on pre-event customization or post-event consulting to extend impact and alignment
• Typically appears in internal summits, conferences, media forums, and leadership engagement programs

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry/professional/lived experience in a related domain preferred

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