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Join the Gettysburg Foundation team and be part of preserving and sharing one of the nation’s most iconic historic sites. As a valued member of our non-profit organization's staff, you’ll work alongside the National Park Service to protect Gettysburg and create meaningful experiences for visitors.

From raising funds to preserve Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site, to educating the public about the enduring significance of Gettysburg, your work will make an impact that lasts for generations. Help us bring history to life at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, our historic sites and unique programs and experiences.

Consider joining the Gettysburg Foundation team. Start your journey with us today.

Current Opportunities

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Guest Relations Operations Manager

Play a vital role as the Guest Relations Operations Manager at Gettysburg Foundation. Lead the team that welcomes visitors to Gettysburg.

About the Role

As a member of the Guest Relations team, the Guest Relations Operations Manager leads daily operations and the Guest Relations Team at the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center and other visitor-service areas.

This hands-on leadership role oversees Assistant Managers and frontline staff while strengthening operational processes, training and customer service standards. Working closely with the Director of Guest Relations, National Park Service partners and other Gettysburg Foundation departments, the Guest Relations Operations Manager helps ensure visitors receive a welcoming, seamless and high-quality experience throughout their visit.

The ideal candidate is a confident, collaborative leader who can balance people, processes and the needs of visitors in a dynamic, high-volume environment.

Your Impact

• Lead people. Provide day-to-day leadership that builds accountability, confidence and consistency across the Guest Relations team.
• Strengthen operations. Identify opportunities to improve workflows, efficiency and coordination across a complex, high-volume visitor operation.
• Develop the team. Help create a strong culture of training, professional growth and exceptional service.
• Shape the visitor experience. Ensure guests receive a welcoming, seamless experience from their first interaction through their visit.
• Build partnerships. Work closely with National Park Service colleagues and Gettysburg Foundation teams to support a coordinated visitor experience and successful delivery of programs, tours and events.

Why Join Our Team

• Unique Opportunity: Every visitor interaction is an opportunity to help people connect with Gettysburg's history and significance. Guest Relations is at the center of that experience. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to lead a team, improve how we serve visitors and help shape the experience of people from across the country and around the world.
• Mission-driven Culture: You'll work alongside Gettysburg Foundation colleagues and National Park Service partners in a place where history, education and public service come together. Your energy of leading people, improving operations and creating meaningful experiences for visitors is important to our organizations.

Your Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in customer service and leadership; 8 or more years preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication, customer service and leadership skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a dynamic, high-volume environment.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Ability to walk, sit and stand for extended periods, including up to 8 hours.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Apply Now
Candidates interested in applying for this position should send their cover letter and resume to Gettysburg Foundation’s Human Resources department at gfsearchcommittee@gettysburgfoundation.org.

Senior Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving

Play a vital role as the Senior Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving at Gettysburg Foundation.

About the Role
As a senior member of the Development team, the Senior Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving advances Gettysburg Foundation’s mission and strategic priorities through significant individual philanthropy. This position builds and deepens relationships with major donors and prospects, secures five-, six- and, when appropriate, seven-figure gifts, and provides strategic leadership for the Foundation’s planned giving program, including the continued growth and stewardship of the Guardian Society.

The Senior Director will manage a portfolio of approximately 125–150 qualified major gift donors and prospects and lead the full major gift development cycle—from identification and qualification through cultivation, solicitation, closing and stewardship.

Working closely with the Vice President of Development, Foundation leadership, Board members, volunteers and colleagues across the organization, the Senior Director will develop individualized strategies that deepen donor engagement and increase philanthropic investment in the Foundation’s priorities.

Your Impact

• Major Gift Fundraising: Personally identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, close and steward five-, six- and, when appropriate, seven-figure individual gifts supporting the Foundation’s strategic priorities. Develop and execute individualized cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies for portfolio donors and prospects. Research and identify new prospects through the Foundation’s database and external sources. Monitor donor and prospect activity to ensure purposeful engagement and effective relationship management. Maintain accurate and timely records in the Foundation’s donor database.
• Planned Giving: Provide strategic leadership and management of the Foundation’s Guardian Society Planned Giving program. Develop and implement an annual planned giving strategy to increase participation and philanthropic commitments. Cultivate relationships with current and prospective planned giving donors. Strengthen documentation and stewardship of existing and new Guardian Society commitments. Promote planned giving opportunities to a broad circle of Foundation constituents.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Partner with the Vice President of Development on principal and transformational gift opportunities, including those requiring engagement from the President, Board or other senior leaders. Collaborate with volunteers, Development colleagues and representatives across the Foundation to advance organizational priorities. Support the identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of institutional donors, as appropriate. Assist with donor communications and materials that strengthen relationships and advance  philanthropic opportunities. Represent Gettysburg Foundation at appropriate internal and external events and activities.

Why Join Our Team

• Unique Opportunity: Join us to do meaningful work at one of America’s most iconic historic sites. Work at the intersection of philanthropy, history, preservation and education, building relationships with donors whose generosity helps protect Gettysburg’s historic resources, strengthen educational experiences and ensure this nationally significant place remains accessible and meaningful for generations to come.
• Mission-Driven Culture: Join a team committed to historical preservation and education. At Gettysburg Foundation, our values guide our work and our commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards.

Your Qualifications

• At least five years of development and fundraising experience, with a demonstrated record of cultivating, soliciting and closing significant individual major and planned gifts.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills, strategic thinking, disciplined portfolio management and a demonstrated record of securing significant individual philanthropic commitments.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong strategic thinking and business management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues, volunteers and organizational leaders.
• Experience supervising staff preferred.
• Familiarity with Tessitura or similar CRM/donor database preferred.
• Ability to travel independently approximately 40% of the time, locally, regionally and nationally, as donor engagement requires.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards.

Apply Now
Candidates interested in applying for this position should send their cover letter and resume to Gettysburg Foundation’s Human Resources department at gfsearchcommittee@gettysburgfoundation.org.

Custodian – Part time

The Gettysburg Foundation is looking for energetic, flexible, customer service-oriented individuals to join our Custodial Team. Duties include the following:

• Keep building and property in a clean and orderly condition, performing routine maintenance tasks.
• Scrub, sanitize, supply and maintain restroom facilities.
• Gather and empty trash and recyclables.
• Sweep, mop, scrub and vacuum floors.
• Dust furniture, walls, pictures, ledges and exhibits.
• Follow established procedures/techniques for use of chemicals.
• Train new employees of custodial operations and cleaning program.
• Track incoming and outgoing inventory supplies.
• Assume responsibility for custodial duties in the absence of regularly assigned custodial staff.
• Assist the Facilities staff with compendium procedures.
• Responsible for the opening and/or closing procedures of the facility.

Applicants must be available days, weekend days and holidays.

Send completed application to sgrim@gettysburgfoundation.org or drop it off at the Ticket Counter inside the Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg.

The Gettysburg Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

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Current Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are at the center of what we do, helping the National Park Service preserve Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site, while sharing their stories with the public.

Whether your strengths are in office support, event assistance, guest services or gardening, there’s a meaningful role for you here.

Discover how you can make an impact—learn more and apply to volunteer today.

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