Blackstone Program Director for Educational Operations at Alliance Defending Freedom

<p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Make a difference with us! At Alliance Defending Freedom, we believe God has brought you here for His purpose—to stand for truth and defend the God-given right to live and speak it. Together, we protect religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights. Review our <a href="https://adflegal.org/about-us/careers/statement-of-faith/" target="_blank">Statement of Faith</a> to ensure we’re a fit for you.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 48, 87);">Locations:</span>&nbsp;</strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Lansdowne, VA / Dallas, TX</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(0, 48, 87);"><strong>Team Overview</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">The Blackstone Program Director for Educational Operations is a dynamic leader responsible for helping the VP of Philosophy and Education plan and run the Blackstone Legal Fellowship’s flagship educational event, the summer program, as well as its alumni educational offerings. The role is integral to planning and executing on our educational events, and to ensuring that each interaction with the summer program and alumni educational offerings—whether for interns, Blackstone Fellows, ministry friends, faculty, or special guests—is impactful, memorable, and aligned with our mission.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(0, 48, 87);"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Program Planning &amp; Execution:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Direct and strategically plan program-wide logistics, including venue selection, event- and project-planning timelines, program agendas, technology requirements, communications with faculty, interns, and Fellows, and on-site event management, ensuring each event runs smoothly and exceeds expectations.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Monitor and evaluate the success of the program, using feedback and data to continuously improve the quality and impact of the program.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Monitor weekly and monthly budget reports.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Team Leadership &amp; Collaboration:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Oversee the Program Coordinator, providing direction and mentorship.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Work closely with Blackstone Team members, internal teams (Events, Development, Creative,<em> </em>etc.), and vendors to deliver high-quality, well-run program events.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Stakeholder Engagement:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring their experience at events is positive and reinforces their commitment to the program.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Craft clear, concise, and compelling messaging for various audiences.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(0, 48, 87);"><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Bachelor's Degree in education, business, management, or related field.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">5+ years of experience in program management, program leadership, or a related role, with a proven track record of leading large-scale projects and educational programs.</span></li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Prior experience leading a team, with strong skills in team development.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with diverse audiences and inspire others.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Strong organizational and program management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and priorities simultaneously.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Ability to travel as needed and manage events during evenings or weekends, as required by the program schedule.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 48, 87);">Preferred Qualifications</span><br></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Experience working within a nonprofit or educational setting is highly desirable, particularly in roles involving stakeholder engagement.</span></li> <li style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">A deep understanding of the mission and values of the Blackstone Legal Fellowship and a passion for creating transformative experiences.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(0, 48, 87);"><strong>Pay &amp; Benefits</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to support your well-being and growth. While we do not disclose specific salary ranges, our compensation is competitive with top non-profit law firms. Our benefits include 100% covered medical and dental insurance, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. We prioritize work-life balance with paid time off and 12 paid holidays each year.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: rgb(0, 48, 87);"><strong>Want to Know More About ADF?</strong></span></p> <p><strong><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TEUAsJ0jDCw" width="560" height="315"></iframe></strong></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span data-teams="true"><em>This salary range is reflective of a position based in Lansdowne, VA. This range is a good-faith estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and office location.</em></span></p></div><div class="title">Virginia Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$69,500</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$121,500 USD</span></div></div></div>