Employment Opportunities
Looking to join the American Battlefield Trust team? Explore our open full-time positions and part-time internship opportunities below. Find out more about the benefits and highlights of working at the Trust on our career page.
Open Positions
Marketing Associate
The American Battlefield Trust, the nation’s premier historic land preservation nonprofit, seeks a Marketing Associate to build awareness of the Trust and its mission within targeted audiences, generating brand recognition and introducing potential funders to our work. Your work will help more Americans appreciate the ongoing resonance of key moments in our nation’s history.
Location: Washington, DC
Reports To: Director of Communications
Job Classification: Full-Time; Exempt
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Research and evaluate brand-building opportunities, including advertising, sponsorships and content marketing
- Work with internal designer and vendors to craft creative and compelling display advertising and marketing collateral
- Advance messaging that defines the Trust brand and builds relationships with partner organizations to help us expand reach and impact
- Conceptualize and create marketing-friendly content designed for sharing and to appeal to new audiences — including emails, articles and visual media
- Evaluate efficacy of outreach efforts and refine techniques to maximize impact
- Proactively seek out opportunities to engage Trust experts with new entities and audiences – conferences, alliances, networks, speaking opportunities, podcasts, etc.
- Educate parks and tourism entities about Trust resources available for integration at their sites
- Assist development staff in the creation of compelling, targeted proposals to major donors
- Collaborate with internal teams to shape and populate digital marketing and social media campaigns
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years of hands-on marketing experience, with preference for nonprofits or other cause marketing
- Outstanding attention to detail paired with creativity and an eye for good design
- Commitment to the philosophies of human centered design and user centered design
- Excellent organizational skills and a mindset geared toward problem-solving
- Strong work ethic with the ability to thrive in both independent and collaborative settings
- Knowledge and application of evolving trends in cause marketing, brand strategy, audience engagement, and storytelling.
- Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and meet firm deadlines
- Keen interest in American history and a flair for good storytelling
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required; experience with Drupal CMS, graphic design and visual storytelling platforms and software highly valued
To apply for the position, please send resume, cover letter, salary requirements, and references to policyresumes@battlefields.org, referencing Marketing in your subject line. No calls, please.
At the American Battlefield Trust, we build parks and tell stories — the narrative threads that make up the rich tapestry of our nation. Our culture calls for hardworking, entrepreneurial individuals that take calculated, intelligent risks and are always looking for opportunities to learn and improve. Our staff is united by a commitment to excellence and a passion for keeping American history alive.
Since 1987, the Trust has saved more than 53,000 acres of hallowed battlefield land from the Revolutionary War through the Civil War. We have reached millions of students and other life-long learners through our education programs. As our nation heads towards its 250th anniversary in 2026, we are looking to grow even more and build upon our previous successes.
The American Battlefield Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Grants Manager
The American Battlefield Trust, the nation’s premier historic land preservation nonprofit, seeks a Grants Manager to obtain project funding from state and local grant programs and manage all aspects of the grant programs’ cycles, including but not limited to submitting applications, individual grant reporting, grant disbursements, and closeout. With approximately 50,000 members nationwide, the Trust enjoys substantial support from individuals, foundations, and state, local and federal governmental entities for its preservation projects. Government grants account for a significant portion of the Trust’s funding for nearly all the Trust’s projects.
Location: Washington, DC
Job Classification: Full-Time; Exempt
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Researching grant application requirements and terms, which may include compliance with local comprehensive plans, state natural heritage data maps, and other state and local resources
- Coordinating internal and inter-departmental review of projects
- Drafting and compiling grant applications, required grant application support documentation, support letters, and project budgets
- Developing and maintaining grant-tracking spreadsheets
- Proactively monitoring and facilitating grant approval processes and awards
- Completing all grant award disbursements and submitting deliverables for closeout
- Working closely with Trust’s Policy Department on program issues and reporting
- Communicating with state and local grant officials
- Researching and pursuing new state and local grant programs for battlefield, historic land, open space preservation and environmental protection/water quality/mitigation programs in selected states and localities
- Developing relationships with local partner organizations on joint grant applications and preservation efforts
- Supporting internal land preservation projects
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Ability to establish excellent working relationships & meet project deadlines
- Superior research, writing and presentation skills
- A B.A./B.S. degree
- At least three (3) years’ experience in project management, grants, real estate transactions, or related work
- Land preservation experience is a plus
- A passion to save American history is essential
- Salary is commensurate with experience
To apply for the position, please send resume, cover letter, and references to LPresumes@battlefields.org. No calls, please.
At the American Battlefield Trust, we build parks and tell stories — the narrative threads that make up the rich tapestry of our nation. Our culture calls for hardworking, entrepreneurial individuals that take calculated, intelligent risks and are always looking for opportunities to learn and improve. Our staff is united by a commitment to excellence and a passion for keeping American history alive.
Since 1987, the Trust has saved more than 53,000 acres of hallowed battlefield land from the Revolutionary War through the Civil War. We have reached millions of students and other life-long learners through our education programs. As our nation heads towards its 250th anniversary in 2026, we are looking to grow even more and build upon our previous successes.
The American Battlefield Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
State and Local Relations Vacancy
The American Battlefield Trust, the nation’s premier historic land preservation nonprofit organization, seeks a politically savvy government relations professional. The Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters.
Location: Washington, DC
Reports To: Chief Policy & Communications Officer
Job Classification: Full-Time; Exempt
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Promote historic battlefield preservation and heritage tourism initiatives among state and local officials
- Develop strategic partnerships with national and regional nonprofit organizations that help support the Trust’s mission
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree
- 3-4 years of relevant professional experience
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and writing skills
- Experience in politics, grassroots advocacy, and/or public relations
- Demonstrated interest in American history and/or land conservation
To apply for the position, please send resume, cover letter, salary requirements, and references to policyresumes@battlefields.org. No calls, please.
At the American Battlefield Trust, we build parks and tell stories — the narrative threads that make up the rich tapestry of our nation. Our culture calls for hardworking, entrepreneurial individuals that take calculated, intelligent risks and are always looking for opportunities to learn and improve. Our staff is united by a commitment to excellence and a passion for keeping American history alive.
Since 1987, the Trust has saved more than 53,000 acres of hallowed battlefield land from the Revolutionary War through the Civil War. We have reached millions of students and other life-long learners through our education programs. As our nation heads toward the 250th anniversary of its birth, we are looking to grow even more and build upon our previous successes.
Please note: Though the American Battlefield Trust is accepting resumes, there is currently only a Communications vacancy. Our internship openings are subject to change as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop. Job seekers are welcome to submit their application and reach out to interns@battlefields.org to confirm openings.
The American Battlefield Trust provides students interested in history and conservation with outstanding opportunities to work on meaningful projects and gain perspective on the dynamics of an efficient, top-rated nonprofit organization.
The Trust offers paid part-time internships in our Washington, D.C. office, up to 30 hours per week, as needed throughout the year. Successful candidates may be able to arrange for varied tenures, depending on availability. While we strive to accommodate the schedules of qualified candidates, the selection process is competitive and organizational staffing needs are consideration criteria.
We are currently accepting applications for the following department(s). Please see the department descriptions below:
- Digital Media Internship
Successful candidates will be contacted by a staff member directly. As part of the selection process, candidates may be asked to participate in an interview, either in person or over the phone. We regret that due to the volume of submissions, we may not be able to respond personally to all applicants. No calls, please.
Candidates must specify the department (first and second choices are welcome) for which they wish to be considered. Application packages containing a cover letter, resume and two writing samples (no more than five pages; excerpts welcome). Please submit applications specifically for the Development internship to developmentresumes@battlefields.org, and all other departments to interns@battlefields.org, or:
American Battlefield Trust
ATTN: Intern Coordinator
1156 15th Street NW, Suite 900
Washington, D.C. 20005
Internship applicants can expect the following per department:
Development:
Interns will learn the mechanics of the nonprofit industry, including event planning, prospect research and donor and member cultivation and management.
Education:
These internships entail a wide variety of Civil War and Revolutionary War research, writing, content creation and image or video editing in support of our education programs on our web site, at American Battlefield Trust events and in print. These are just some of the opportunities available to you as an intern for the American Battlefield Trust Education Department. For motivated History majors, who are looking to hone and develop their public history and program management skills, this internship is for you.
Government & Public Relations:
Interns assist with multimedia advocacy and outreach efforts; planning, preparing for and executing select special events; drafting and distributing news releases; and supporting a wide variety of government and public relations initiatives throughout the year.
Land Preservation:
Interns will work on land acquisition projects that may include the review of land records, transaction documentation and grant tracking — a perfect fit for detail-oriented law students.
Digital Media:
Interns assist with social media, marketing, digital video editing, and web publishing to help 19th-century history meet 21st-century technology.
More opportunities
If you’re interested in bringing your experience and passion to the Trust, but we don’t have the right position available right now, please email our HR Manager at cgaluska@battlefields.org with your resume and contact information, and we’ll reach out if we ever have an opportunity that we think might be a good fit.
The American Battlefield Trust is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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