Sr. Director, Talent Development
Alliance Defending Freedom · Lansdowne, VA; Scottsdale, AZ
Posted 23 days ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 23 days Alliance Defending Freedom's roles stay open a median of 43 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Alliance Defending Freedom's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Alliance Defending Freedom
- high 18 stale, 0 reposted of 38 open
- Hiring momentum
- 53 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Alliance Defending Freedom's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Alliance Defending Freedom.
About this role
The Senior Director of Talent Development at Alliance Defending Freedom is responsible for creating and enhancing the organization's talent development ecosystem. This role involves overseeing employee growth initiatives, including onboarding, leadership development, and succession planning, while ensuring alignment with ADF's mission and values. The director will also lead curriculum design and adult learning strategies, manage the Learning Management System, and foster a culture of continuous learning and engagement across the organization.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Alliance Defending Freedom as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in organizational development, Human Resources, Education, Instructional Design, or a closely related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in talent development, organizational learning, or a related discipline, with at least 4 years in a senior leadership role.
- Demonstrated expertise in adult learning theory, instructional design methodology, and curriculum development.
- Proven experience designing and leading leadership development programs and succession planning processes at the enterprise level.
- Experience managing an LMS and leveraging learning technology to scale training programs.
- Strong facilitation skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences, from entry-level employees to C-suite executives.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in organizational development, Instructional Design, Leadership, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as ATD CPTD, SHRM-SCP, ICF coaching credential, or equivalent.
- Experience in a mission-driven, faith-based, legal, or advocacy organization.
- Experience conducting or commissioning organizational culture assessments and driving data-informed engagement strategies.
What you get
- 100% covered medical and dental insurance
- Medical and dependent care reimbursement
- Paid disability
- Long-term care
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
Worth weighing
- No specific salary range disclosed, but noted to be competitive with top non-profit law firms.
- Role requires strong alignment with ADF's mission and values, which may not fit all candidates.
- The position involves a significant leadership role with high expectations for strategic impact.
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Listed by Alliance Defending Freedom on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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