Summer Internship (ACHS/WHS ONLY)
Goodwin House
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 for Interns recognized by VA-TOP 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 gives students, who attend Alexandria City High School and Wakefield High School and engage in a partnership with Communities in Schools, the opportunity to explore the field of senior living and engage in many of the department that are essential to our organization. Interns can choose between two departments: Life Enrichment and Marketing/Communications. This program is 3 days a week for 8-weeks beginning June 20th and culminating August 15th. Interns will be required to submit all necessary onboarding documents and attend an orientation 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 Applicants must be enrolled in either Alexandria High School or Wakefield High School, be engaged with Communities in School and be recommended by their CIS site coordinator 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 Life Enrichment Activities Coordination, Event Planning, Resident Engagement 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.
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