Culinary Ambassador Keynote/Guest Speaker | Culinary Ambassador [ESC1F034]

ProSidian Consulting•Texas City, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

ProSidian Seeks a Culinary Ambassador Keynote/Guest Speaker | Culinary Ambassador [ESC1F034] for Speakers Bureau (Keynote/Guest Speaker) on a Exempt 1099 Contract: No Overtime Pay Basis Contract Contingent generally located across the CONUS - Texas (Remote W/ Travel or Virtual) Across The South Central Region supporting an education-centered state organization that targets outcomes via leadership, instruction, training, and diverse, transparent, partnership-driven procurement practices. We seek Culinary Ambassador Speakers Bureau (Keynote/Guest) Speaker candidates with relevant Education, And Academia Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Education, And Academia Sector Clients such as ESC1. This as a Contract Contingent or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) Culinary Ambassador Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline Professional - Speakers Bureau (Keynote/Guest Speaker) Position; however, ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a Full-Time ProSidian employed W-2 Position. JOB OVERVIEW Provide services and support as a Culinary Ambassador 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). ProSidian Speakers Bureau delivers expert-led, purpose-driven keynote and guest speaking engagements that align strategic messaging with event objectives—empowering audiences through impactful communication by industry leaders, subject matter experts, and thought influencers across conferences, academic forums, corporate summits, and community events. Culinary Ambassador Category Speakers deliver impactful, purpose-driven culinary ambassador speaker sessions that engage, inform, and inspire diverse audiences. A culinary ambassador promotes food culture, gastronomy, and culinary innovation on both local and global stages. They often represent national or regional cuisine and advocate for sustainability, cultural heritage, and nutrition. These individuals blend culinary skill with storytelling, education, and cross-cultural engagement.

Requirements

Recognized subject matter expertise, excellent communication, and proven engagement outcomes.
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 Culinary Ambassador Functional Area / Swim Lane / Category Discipline providing targeted content and insights tailored to Culinary Ambassador 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.
Bachelor’s degree minimum; advanced degree preferred depending on topic area.
5–10 years of relevant speaking, industry, or subject experience.
Primarily focused on Professional and Management Development Training initiatives and aligned with Speakers Bureau (Keynote/Guest Speaker) activities Culinary Ambassador Functional Area Activities.
Public speaking, storytelling, audience engagement, adaptability.
Emotional intelligence, strategic communication, cultural competence.
Availability for in-person and virtual events, flexibility in schedule, alignment with client objectives.

Responsibilities

Deliver impactful, purpose-driven culinary ambassador speaker sessions that engage, inform, and inspire diverse audiences.
A culinary ambassador promotes food culture, gastronomy, and culinary innovation on both local and global stages.
They often represent national or regional cuisine and advocate for sustainability, cultural heritage, and nutrition.
These individuals blend culinary skill with storytelling, education, and cross-cultural engagement.
Design and deliver presentations, customize content, engage with audience Q&A, and represent core themes aligned with culinary ambassador subject matter topics and themes.

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.
Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace.
A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
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.