💼 Where to Find a Job Locally: Franklin County Job Search Guide
Looking for a job can feel like a job in itself.
Where should you search? Which local employers have career pages? What if you need help with your résumé or interview? What if you haven't looked for work in years?
Whether you're looking for your next career, returning to work, searching for something closer to home, or simply need to find a paycheck, we've gathered some of the best places to start in Chambersburg, Greencastle, Waynesboro, Mercersburg, and the surrounding Franklin County area.
You don't need to check everything on this list today.
Start with the first two resources below. Then work your way through the sections that fit your situation.
🔎 Start Here
⭐ PA CareerLink Franklin County
If you aren't sure where to begin, start here.
PA CareerLink isn't just a job board. Job seekers can find help with job searches, résumés, applications, interview preparation, training, career planning, job fairs, and other employment services.
There are also specialized services available for veterans, people with disabilities, mature workers, young adults, people returning to the workforce, and others who may need additional support.
📍 Franklin County CareerLink services are available in Chambersburg.
⭐ Cumberland Valley Business Alliance Local Job Board
Want to see what local employers are hiring?
The Cumberland Valley Business Alliance (CVBA) maintains a regional job board with opportunities posted by employers in and around Franklin County.
This is a great place to check regularly because it can surface opportunities with local businesses and organizations you might never think to search individually.
🌐 Broaden Your Search
Once you've checked the local resources above, broaden your search using some of the larger job sites.
Indeed
One of the largest job-search sites. Search by town, distance, salary, schedule, job type, experience level, and more.
Tip: Don't search only "Chambersburg." Try separate searches for Greencastle, Waynesboro, Mercersburg, and Franklin County, too.
LinkedIn Jobs
Particularly useful for professional, administrative, management, remote, hybrid, and career-level positions.
You can also follow employers and set alerts when new positions are posted.
ZipRecruiter
Another broad job-search tool that can be useful for comparing openings and setting job alerts.
🏛️ Don't Overlook Government Jobs
Government employers offer far more than the positions people typically associate with government work.
You may find jobs in administration, finance, human services, data, IT, maintenance, transportation, public safety, communications, parks, clerical support, and many other areas.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania employs people in thousands of different job classifications. Many state positions do not require a four-year college degree, and the Commonwealth allows job seekers to set alerts for future openings.
Explore Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Careers
Franklin County Government
Franklin County hires across departments including human services, emergency services, corrections, probation, administration, and others. The county also offers information about internships and job shadowing.
Explore Franklin County Career Opportunities
Federal Jobs & Letterkenny Army Depot
Because Letterkenny Army Depot is right here in Franklin County, USAJOBS is particularly important for local job seekers.
Federal positions can include skilled trades, engineering, logistics, administration, IT, maintenance, finance, and many other career areas.
Search tip: Try keywords such as Letterkenny, Chambersburg, and Franklin County, PA.
Local Borough Jobs
It's also worth checking municipal employment pages periodically.
🏛️ Chambersburg Borough
Chambersburg Borough
🏛️ Greencastle Borough
Greencastle Employment Opportunities
🏛️ Waynesboro Borough
Waynesboro Borough
🏫 Check Local Schools & Colleges
Schools hire far more than teachers.
Depending on the district and time of year, openings might include:
🍎 Teachers and substitutes
🧑🏫 Classroom and special education aides
🚌 Transportation staff
🍽️ Food service
🧹 Custodial and maintenance staff
💻 Technology staff
📋 Administrative and clerical positions
🏃 Coaches and extracurricular positions
🩺 Nurses and health-room staff
Check these employers directly:
Chambersburg Area School District
View CASD Employment Opportunities
Greencastle-Antrim School District
Visit Greencastle-Antrim School District
Waynesboro Area School District
Visit Waynesboro Area School District
Tuscarora School District
Visit Tuscarora School District
Wilson College
View Wilson College Employment Opportunities
Penn State Mont Alto
Search Penn State Careers
Mercersburg Academy
Faculty aren't the only employees on a school campus. Mercersburg Academy also employs staff in areas such as administration, finance, campus operations, safety, facilities, transportation, dining, and more.
Explore Mercersburg Academy Careers
🏥 Healthcare & Senior Living Employers
You don't necessarily need to be a nurse or healthcare provider to work for a healthcare organization.
Large healthcare and senior-living employers also hire people in scheduling, food service, housekeeping, administration, billing, IT, maintenance, transportation, customer service, and many other support areas.
WellSpan Health
One of the area's major healthcare employers, with opportunities connected to WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital and other regional facilities.
Keystone Health
Chambersburg-based Keystone Health hires for clinical, behavioral health, dental, medical support, administrative, and other roles.
Explore Keystone Health Careers
Menno Haven
Menno Haven offers healthcare, senior-living, dining, housekeeping, support, and other employment opportunities.
🏦 Banking & Financial Services
Don't overlook local banks and credit unions for customer service, teller, lending, operations, finance, IT, administrative, and professional positions.
F&M Trust
Patriot Federal Credit Union
Explore Patriot Federal Credit Union Careers
Community State Bank
Watch the CVBA job board and the bank's own employment resources for local opportunities.
🏭 Manufacturing, Distribution & Other Major Local Employers
Franklin County is home to a significant manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and warehousing workforce.
If this type of work interests you, check major employers' own career sites rather than relying solely on job-search websites.
Greencastle Area
Manitowoc / Shady Grove
Manufacturing, skilled trades, engineering, operations, and other opportunities.
Walmart Supply Chain — Greencastle
Warehouse, fulfillment, logistics, operations, administrative, quality, and management opportunities may be available.
Chambersburg Area
Ingram Content Group
Manufacturing and distribution opportunities.
Explore Ingram Chambersburg Careers
Ventura Foods
Manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, quality, operations, and related roles.
View Ventura Foods Chambersburg Jobs
Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe
Production, transportation, maintenance, administrative, professional, internship, and other opportunities.
Target
Check for opportunities at both local retail operations and the Chambersburg distribution center.
Ulta Beauty Distribution Center
Distribution, material handling, maintenance, administration, transportation, facilities, management, and seasonal opportunities may be available.
Waynesboro Area
Johnson Controls
The Waynesboro operation offers manufacturing and other employment opportunities.
Search Johnson Controls Careers
D.L. George & Sons
Watch for opportunities related to construction, manufacturing, fabrication, driving, equipment operation, maintenance, project management, and other work.
Mercersburg Area
Whitetail Resort
Whitetail can be especially worth watching for seasonal employment, including winter positions in guest services, food service, lifts, snowmaking, maintenance, ski operations, and related areas.
🤝 Need Work Soon? Try a Staffing Agency
Staffing agencies aren't only for temporary warehouse jobs.
Depending on the agency and opening, you may find:
🔹 Temporary work
🔹 Temp-to-hire positions
🔹 Permanent placements
🔹 Skilled trades
🔹 Manufacturing and logistics
🔹 Office and administrative positions
🔹 Professional roles
And legitimate staffing agencies do not charge job seekers simply to be placed in a job.
Aerotek — Chambersburg
Works with job seekers in manufacturing, production, maintenance, skilled trades, construction, logistics, and related industries.
Randstad — Chambersburg
Offers recruiting and placement across manufacturing, logistics, skilled trades, administrative, finance, HR, and professional fields.
Manpower
Another staffing resource worth checking for temporary, contract, and potential temp-to-hire work.
📝 Need Help Getting the Job?
Maybe finding openings isn't the hardest part.
Maybe you need help creating a résumé, preparing for an interview, completing online applications, explaining time away from the workforce, or deciding what kinds of jobs to pursue.
You don't have to figure all of that out alone.
PA CareerLink
CareerLink can help with:
✅ Résumés
✅ Applications
✅ Interview preparation
✅ Career exploration
✅ Job-search strategies
✅ Training opportunities
✅ Employment services and referrals
Stepping Forward Works
United Way of Franklin County's Stepping Forward Works program helps eligible adults in Franklin and Fulton counties move toward stronger employment opportunities.
Support may include career training, résumé and interview preparation, employer connections, financial-skills education, and ongoing assistance.
Learn About Stepping Forward Works
Franklin County Library System
Need internet access, a computer, or a place to work on applications?
Your local library can be an excellent—and free—job-search resource.
The Franklin County Library System also provides access to online learning and employment resources.
Visit Franklin County Library System
🤝 Need a Little More Support?
Finding a job isn't always as simple as finding an opening.
If you're navigating a disability, returning to work after time away, changing careers, looking for work later in life, transitioning from military service, or facing another barrier to employment, PA CareerLink is still a good place to start.
CareerLink can connect job seekers with specialized programs and partner organizations, including employment services for veterans and people with disabilities.
And if additional training would help you qualify for the work you want, ask about training programs, apprenticeships, and short-term credentials.
💡 Make Your Job Search Easier
Don't try to search everywhere every day.
A simple routine might look like this:
1. Check CareerLink and the CVBA local job board.
These should be two of your first stops.
2. Check the career pages of three to five employers that interest you.
Some employers post openings on their own websites before—or instead of—other job boards.
3. Set job alerts.
Indeed, LinkedIn, the Commonwealth, and many employer career sites can notify you when something matching your search is posted.
4. Search several nearby locations.
Try Chambersburg, Greencastle, Waynesboro, Mercersburg, and Franklin County rather than limiting yourself to one town.
5. Search by skills as well as job titles.
Instead of only searching "administrative assistant," for example, try terms such as scheduling, customer service, Excel, bookkeeping, project coordination, or data entry.
6. Apply even if you don't meet every preferred qualification.
Read the required qualifications carefully, but don't automatically count yourself out because you don't check every preferred box.
7. Keep track of where you've applied.
A simple notebook or spreadsheet with the employer, job title, date applied, contact information, and follow-up can make the process much easier to manage.
🚩 A Quick Job-Search Safety Reminder
Job scams can appear on social media, job-search sites, through text messages, and even in email.
Before providing sensitive personal information:
✅ Verify that the employer is real.
✅ Look for the opening on the employer's official career website when possible.
✅ Be cautious about recruiters contacting you from personal email accounts.
✅ Never pay someone simply to apply for or receive a job.
✅ Be especially cautious if someone sends you a check and asks you to purchase equipment or send money elsewhere.
✅ Don't provide banking information, Social Security information, or other sensitive information until you have verified who you're dealing with and why the information is needed.
Found the opportunity in a Facebook group? That's fine—but verify it through the employer before moving forward.
❤️ One Step at a Time
If you're looking for work because your family needs more income, you're returning to the workforce, you've been laid off, or you simply know it's time for something new, the sheer number of websites and possibilities can be overwhelming.
You don't need to tackle this whole page today.
Start here:
👉 Check PA CareerLink Franklin County.
👉 Search the CVBA Local Job Board.
👉 Choose three local employers from this guide that interest you.
👉 Set an alert so the next opportunity can come to you.
Then take the next step.
📌 Know of a Resource We Should Add?
Local employers and employment resources change.
If you know of a reliable job-search, workforce, or employment resource serving families in the Chambersburg, Greencastle, Waynesboro, or Mercersburg area that should be included, we'd love to hear about it.
Always verify current openings, eligibility requirements, schedules, wages, benefits, and application instructions directly with the employer or organization.
Information was researched and reviewed for accuracy at the time of publication. AI tools assisted in the research and writing process, with content reviewed and edited by a human publisher.
