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# Executive Assistant and Office Lead at Alliance Defending Freedom

- **Company:** Alliance Defending Freedom
- **Location:** Dallas, TX
- **Posted:** 2026-10-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/alliancedefendingfreedom/jobs/5464801008?gh_jid=5464801008

## Job description

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](https://adflegal.org/about-us/careers/statement-of-faith/) to ensure we’re a fit for you.

Location: Dallas, TX

## Team Overview

The Executive Assistant & Office Lead will support the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and daily operations of ADF’s Dallas office. Reporting to the CFO, this role requires exceptional discretion and confidentiality while anticipating needs, managing schedules and travel, coordinating internal and external engagements, and providing administrative support to the CFO as directed.  This role also serves as the central point of contact for the Dallas office for local staff and remote support groups as the Dallas office continues to grow.

The role suits someone who enjoys the variety and ownership of a smaller, start-up-style environment, where no two days look quite the same. It demands excellence and continuous improvement, along with a proven ability to anticipate the office's needs.

## Key Responsibilities

Executive Support

- Manage the CFO’s schedule, calendar, travel, and expenses.
- Manage internal and external correspondence, including with auditors, banking partners, outside executives, and ADF board members.
- Track key finance dates (month- and quarter-end close, annual audit, budget cycle, board reporting, tax filings) and ensure the CFO is prepared and deadlines are met.
- Prepare agendas and financial packets for finance and audit committee meetings, and coordinate logistics.
- Handle frequent signature and approval requests (contracts, wire authorizations, insurance renewals, vendor agreements) and maintain electronic and hard copy files.
- Review and approve expense reports and PTO requests for the CFO’s Finance direct reports.
- Perform related duties and special projects as assigned.

Office Lead

- Serve as the primary administrative contact for the Dallas office, coordinating with internal departments, vendors, and building management.
- Support meeting and event logistics (room setup, catering, AV), including larger events requiring landlord sign-off.
- Serve as the landlord/property manager contact for maintenance requests and repairs, submitting and following up on work orders through the tenant portal.
- Communicate building policies (freight elevator hours, delivery windows, after-hours access) to staff and coordinate access for maintenance staff and vendors.
- Assist with office moves and reconfigurations, and maintain vendor contact lists for services the landlord doesn’t cover (cleaning, coffee/water).
- Process mail and packages, coordinate with couriers, and maintain shipping logs.

## Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications, English, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 3+ years of administrative experience, ideally as an executive assistant supporting senior leadership in a finance, professional, or nonprofit environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with executives, staff, vendors, and property management; anticipate the CFO’s and office’s needs; and exercise sound judgment in prioritizing access to the CFO, resolving scheduling conflicts, and protecting the executive’s time.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and improve office operations, processes, and employee experience, while safeguarding confidential financial and personnel information.
- Occasional local errands and travel required.

## Preferred Qualifications

- Professional certification, such as Certified Administrative Professional (CAP), preferred but not required.

Pay & Benefits

At Alliance Defending Freedom, we offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being and growth. 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.

Want to Know More About ADF?

## About Alliance Defending Freedom

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) is the world’s largest legal organization dedicated to protecting religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights through litigation, advocacy, and attorney training.
- **Entity Type**: Private (501(c)(3) religious nonprofit)
- **Headquarters**: Scottsdale, AZ, USA (with additional offices in Lansdowne, VA; Washington, D.C.; Lawrenceville, GA; and Dallas, TX)
- **Founded**: 1994
- **Founders**: A coalition of more than 30 prominent Christian leaders

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Legal advocacy and public-policy litigation
- **Target customers**: Clients (individuals, churches, ministries) defending religious liberty and free speech; allied attorneys and law students; donors (Ministry Friends); and the broader alliance of partner organizations.
- **Mission**: To keep the door open for the gospel by advancing every person’s God-given right to live and speak the truth. ADF pursues strategic victories in law, policy, and the public square.

## Products & Services
- **Direct Litigation (Legal Representation)**: ADF takes cases pro bono for clients whose God-given rights are threatened. It has won nearly 80% of its cases, including 20 victories at the U.S. Supreme Court.
- **Attorney Network & Training**: Over 5,300 allied attorneys worldwide who receive training, mentorship, and resources to advance religious freedom in their own jurisdictions.
- **ADF Action & ADF Church & Ministry Alliance**: Advocacy and educational arms that equip pastors, churches, and ministry leaders in defending their constitutional rights.
- **Viewpoint Diversity Score Business Index**: A tool that rates Fortune 100 companies on their respect for free speech and religious liberty, used to encourage corporate policy change.
- **Blackstone Legal Fellowship**: A high‑profile summer legal training program for law students, preparing the next generation of constitutional lawyers.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit); annual revenue not publicly disclosed.
- **Key Metric**: Total network of 5,300+ allied attorneys; 20 U.S. Supreme Court victories; ~80% overall win rate.
- **Notable Donors/Partners**: Fully funded by private donations (Ministry Friends); no government funds. Partners include a wide alliance of Christian ministries, churches, and individual supporters. ADF does not charge clients for representation.
- **Growth Signals**: Five U.S. offices; continued expansion of the attorney network; recent Supreme Court wins (e.g., *303 Creative v. Elenis*); increasing visibility through the Viewpoint Diversity Score Business Index.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Scale**: World’s largest legal organization focused on religious liberty and family rights.
- **Track Record**: Unmatched Supreme Court success (20 wins) and an ~80% overall case‑win rate.
- **Attorney Network**: A ready‑made force of over 5,300 allied lawyers who can be deployed nationwide.
- **Strategic Patience**: The “generational wins” approach seeks lasting legal and cultural change rather than short‑term victories.
- **Funding Model**: No government or corporate strings attached – fully donor‑supported, enabling principled litigation.

## Strategic Focus
- **Five Generational Wins**: Protecting religious freedom, free speech, the sanctity of life, marriage and family, and parental rights.
- **Policy & Corporate Engagement**: Expanding influence beyond the courtroom via the Viewpoint Diversity Score and corporate‑affairs initiatives.
- **Training the Next Generation**: Scaling the Blackstone Legal Fellowship and other attorney‑training programs to ensure long‑term bench strength.
- **Global Reach**: Expanding the alliance model internationally through allied attorneys and partnerships.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Mission**: A faith‑based, collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to grow spiritually and professionally. Daily chapel, prayer gatherings, and a full‑time chaplain are central to the workday.
- **Work‑Life Balance**: Generous paid time off (PTO), 12 paid holidays, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, and free personal finance advisory services.
- **Compensation & Benefits**: 100% employer‑paid medical and dental premiums for employee and family; health savings account with employer contribution; 401(k) with 4% match; life, AD&D, disability, and long‑term care insurance; access to a vast library of online professional education courses.
- **Office & Flexibility**: Five U.S. offices (Scottsdale, AZ; Lansdowne, VA; Washington, D.C.; Lawrenceville, GA; Dallas, TX). Roles are generally office‑based; the interview process includes an in‑person final round.
- **Interview Process**: Typically 3–4 weeks, involving a recruiter screen, a deeper discussion with the hiring manager, and a final day of multiple in‑person interviews.
- **Employment Requirement**: All team members must share and uphold ADF’s Statement of Faith, grounded in the Apostles’ Creed and historic Christian tradition.

## Sources
1. [ADF Careers Page](https://adflegal.org/careers/)
2. [ADF About Us](https://adflegal.org/about/)
3. [ADF Homepage](https://adflegal.org/)
4. [ADF Career Opportunities](https://adflegal.org/careers/career-opportunities/)
5. [ADF LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/alliance-defending-freedom)

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