Everyone says they want to change the world. We’re looking for people who actually will. Alliance Defending Freedom is an alliance-building legal organization that advocates for the right of people to freely live out their faith. Please visit www.adflegal.org/about-us/careers to view our Statement of Faith and Doctrinal Distinctives. Blackstone Professional Development Manager Alliance Defending Freedom is looking for a highly results-oriented Blackstone Professional Development Manager to join us in our Lansdowne, VA, Scottsdale, AZ, or Washington, D.C. Office. As Blackstone Professional Development Manager, you are a vital part of the Team. In this role, you will report to the VP of Blackstone Legal Fellowship supporting the Blackstone Legal Fellowship Professional Development program. This position manages all aspects of the Blackstone job boards and serves as a point of contact for applicants to the program. You will also oversee the launch and management of Industry Groups including program operations management, event planning, database management, and stakeholder engagement. Your Essential Responsibilities: In this position, you will: + Manage all aspects of the Blackstone job board, including, but not limited to, updating the employment profiles of Fellows as they change with the Alumni team, connecting with allies who want to post positions on the ADF job board, and serving as the primary point of contact. + In alignment with the Blackstone Professional Development Strategy, independently work with Blackstone Fellows in career transitions by assessing issues and connecting them with various Blackstone Fellows for clerkship interviews, members of the Blackstone staff, Contract Professional Advisors, and Allies for advising. + Serve as a secondary point of contact, as needed, for Allies and applicants for the Blackstone Legal Fellowship-related summer internship opportunities during each cycle and develop a level of knowledge of the applicants and internship opportunities. + Manage and oversee Professional Development Program Events: Plan and Execute Events: Manage professional development events, including webinars and in-person sessions, from concept to completion. Oversee Logistics: Coordinate all logistical aspects, such as platform setup for webinars and venue arrangements for in-person events. Manage Participant Engagement: Handle registration, communication, and support for attendees to ensure a positive event experience. Collaborate with Stakeholders: Work with speakers, vendors, and team members to ensure smooth event execution. Collect Feedback and Report: Gather post-event feedback and create reports to assess effectiveness and guide future improvements. + Provide general support for other Blackstone professional development projects and initiatives as needed. Other Responsibilities (Non-Essential): + You will be asked to perform related duties or special projects as assigned. Skills you need to succeed: Knowledge of: + Understanding of the Blackstone Legal Fellowship + Various legal industries Demonstrated proficiency in: + Exceptional communication, which inspires confidence and builds relationships readily + Results-oriented and a self-starter who enjoys a challenge and is dedicated to “getting stuff done.” + Strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to interface with all levels internally and externally in the broader legal community. + Excellent attention to detail Education: + Experience working with a fast-paced, high-energy team + 3+ years of working in a legal-related work environment in the private or public sector + Bachelor’s Degree in a related field ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN ORGANIZATION WITH A COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE, TOO? We have it! Alliance Defending Freedom offers team members a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes major medical insurance, dental care, medical and dependent care reimbursement, paid disability, long-term care insurance, and life insurance. We also offer a 401(k) plan with a generous company match. Work and life balance is important to the well-being of our team members. You will receive paid time off (PTO) that starts accruing from your hire date and 11 paid holidays per year. Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid maternity, Paid paternity, Disability insurance