Goodwin Living is a mission-driven, not-for-profit senior living and healthcare organization committed to exceptional service and personalized care. We are a 2024 Top Workplace in the D.C. region, according to The Washington Post and a Top Employer of Interns recognized by VA-TOP for three years in a row! Join our work team that includes members who represent nearly 70 countries. You’ll make connections that last a lifetime!

What Makes Us Awesome!

At Goodwin Living, we feel deeply connected to our work. We create meaningful relationships and have opportunities to grow our skills. We come from all around the world yet share the following qualities (that we hope you share, too!):

• Compassion that is rooted in a love of people
• Ambition to make a difference in the lives of others
• Desire to be a part of a mission-driven team

About the Position

The Goodwin Living Summer Internship program allows college students an opportunity to explore the field of senior living and engage in many of the department that are essential to our organization. Applications are accepted and positions are filled on a rolling basis. 

Interns can choose between six departments:

• Brain Health (resident engagement, programming and outreach)
• Employee Engagement & Community Partnership
• Goodwin House Home Care
• Goodwin Living at Home
• Healthcare Administration
• Marketing & Communications

The program is 2 half-days a week for the fall semester (120 hours minimum) plus a kick-off event, 3 workshops and a closing celebration) beginning in September and culminating in December. Interns will be required to submit all necessary onboarding documents and attend an in-person/all-day orientation prior to their start date. 

Fall Interns will receive a stipend, a resident mentor, and 2-3 professional development workshops with our leadership team. 

Job Requirements

• Applicants must be enrolled in a college, university or certification program upon submission of an application
• Ability to relate to and work with team members and their department
• Creates a welcoming, friendly and adaptable environment for those they serve and work with 
• Be interested to work with a diverse population of older adults
• Have a can-do mindset and be excited to learn about all we have to offer
• Proficient with email communications and knowledge of Microsoft Office is a plus

Job Duties

• Follow all procedures of the host department
• Engage in projects as defined by the host department 
• Assist in day to day task of the host department

Brain Health

Activities / Evaluation (i.e., Music Therapy, Art Therapy), Research and Community Outreach

Employee Engagement & Community Partnerships

Employee Engagement, Community Outreach, and Social Media

Goodwin House Home Care

Process Development, Operational Support, Presentations

Goodwin Living at Home

Market Analysis, Community Resource Management, Administrative Operation Support

Marketing & Communications

Blog Writing, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, Brand Management and Internal Communications  

About Goodwin Living

Goodwin Living has been uplifting the lives of older adults and those who care for them since 1967. Based in Northern Virginia, we are a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization, committed to exceptional service and personalized care. Our family of services includes three senior living communities, an innovative continuing care at home program, health care services, hospice, home health services, rehabilitation therapy and the Goodwin Living Foundation. 

Goodwin Living provides a supporting and enriching work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer as well as an AARP Employer Pledge Signer.