Program Coordinator

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 Statement of Faith to ensure we’re a fit for you.

Locations: Scottsdale, AZ / Lansdowne, VA / Dallas, TX

Team Overview

As part of the Blackstone Team, primarily reporting to the Blackstone Program Director, the Program Coordinator will provide high-level administrative and project support to the Director and, indirectly, the VP of Blackstone Legal Fellowship. Responsibilities include managing schedules, assisting with travel, reviewing expenses, overseeing the team budget, and preparing materials and reports. You’ll also interface with other ADF teams and key constituents, including program participants, faculty, allies, and vendors. This role requires a strong commitment to the Director’s priorities, continuous quality improvement, and a high standard of excellence. Physical presence at the Virginia ADF office during the assigned working hours is required, along with occasional travel to Blackstone events.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Blackstone Program Director, including scheduling, expense processing, and communications.
• Support internal communications, such as drafting and coordinating the weekly ADF newsletter and other messaging aligned with ADF’s culture and values.
• Manage team operations, including the Blackstone calendar, team and summer program meetings, and internal event logistics.
• Oversee budget tracking and expenses, including reviewing accounting reports, preparing and approving team expense reports, and communicating corrections with Accounting.
• Facilitate legal review and permissions for Blackstone-related videos and respond to cross-team video access requests.
• Assist with A/V logistics, including scheduling, finalizing, and tracking regular Phase IV Conversation recordings.
• Ensure timely completion of legal review requests for the VP and support other compliance-related tasks as needed.
• Execute projects and recognition initiatives in collaboration with the Program Director and VP, including special events, recognition awards, and other assigned duties.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of administrative experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, including Excel, and competency in Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including proofreading and editing documents.
• Familiar with basic accounting procedures.
• Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Professionally maintain highly confidential information.
• Self-start with a proven record of punctuality and dependability.
• Ability to interact at a high level with existing and potential ministry friends, allied attorneys, leaders of other ministries, and team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Executive or Senior level support

Pay & Benefits

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.

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