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Alliance Defending Freedom · 2 weeks ago

Blackstone Recruitment & Internship Director

Lansdowne, VA

Internship

Onsite

Intern, Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Alliance Defending Freedom is committed to protecting religious freedom, free speech, and other rights. The Blackstone Recruitment Director will develop and oversee strategic recruitment efforts for law students, ensuring a personalized and effective approach while managing the recruitment team and operations.

Funding PlatformLegalNon ProfitPublic RelationsReligion

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for applicants and oversee the full recruitment lifecycle—from inquiry through selection, offer, and onboarding—ensuring a consistent, mission-aligned candidate experience

Lead and manage the applicant evaluation and interview process, including interviewer assignment, timelines, and direct candidate interviews to assess mission fit, character, and leadership potential

Provide strategic and operational leadership for all law student recruitment efforts, designing and refining a comprehensive, mission-aligned recruitment strategy

Supervise and develop the Blackstone recruitment team, establishing clear priorities, accountability, and performance standards while fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture

Set strategic direction and oversee high-volume, national recruitment initiatives across in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats, ensuring operational excellence and stewardship

Guide recruitment across diverse channels—including law schools, student organizations, and partner networks—adapting strategies based on data and emerging opportunities

Oversee recruitment systems, tools, and infrastructure to ensure data integrity, efficient workflows, and timely reporting

Partner with the Vice President and senior leadership to advise on recruitment strategy, staffing, budgeting, systems, and resource allocation

Analyze recruitment data and trends to provide insights on yield, conversion, outreach diversity, institutional engagement, and candidate experience

Build and maintain strong relationships with law schools and student organizations, represent Blackstone during fall recruitment travel, and oversee related student programming and recruitment communications

Qualification

Strategic recruitment planningCandidate assessmentData analysisLegal talent recruitmentOrganizational dynamicsExceptional communicationHigh organizational acumenAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree required

Minimum 7 years relevant experience

A deep understanding of people, organizational dynamics, and key recruitment metrics, with the ability to translate data into strategy and measurable recruitment outcomes

Best practices in legal talent recruitment, candidate assessment, and pipeline development within mission-driven and high-performance environments

Exceptional communication skills that inspire confidence, build trust, and foster durable relationships with candidates, academic partners, and internal stakeholders

High organizational acumen, attention to detail, and the discipline to manage complex, high-volume workflows without sacrificing candidate experience or strategic focus