What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Internship 2025 position at Goodwin House?
Job Description
Job Description
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 two 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 :
This program is 3 days a week for 8-weeks (120 hours in department, plus a kick-off event, 3 workshops and a closing celebration) beginning June 20th and culminating August 15th. Interns will be required to submit all necessary onboarding documents and attend an in-person / all-day orientation on June 10th and 11th prior to their start date.
Summer Interns will receive a stipend, a resident mentor, and 2-3 professional development workshops with our leadership team.
Job Requirements
Job Duties
Brain Health
Activities / Evaluation (i.e., Music Therapy, Art Therapy), Research and Community Outreach
Executive Office
Administrative Support, Volunteer Program, Internal Communications, Policy & Procedure Revision
Life Enrichment
Activities Coordination, Event Planning and Facilitation, Resident Engagement, Arts / Fitness / Music and more
Marketing & Communications
Blog Writing, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, Brand Management and Internal Communications
Hospice Administration and Information Management
Audits, Data Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Resident Engagement
Human Resources
Employee Engagement, File Management, Shadowing HR meetings
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.
