Internships with a purpose
At Goodwin Living, many departments and service lines work together to provide high-quality care to older adults on our campuses and in other senior living communities and private homes throughout Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. These teams offer many non-clinical opportunities for interns to learn and make meaningful contributions. We offer paid non-clinical internships in Life Enrichment, Brain Health, Finance, Marketing & Communications and more.
2024 TOP EMPLOYER FOR INTERNS
For the second year in a row, the Goodwin Living Internship Program has been named a Virginia top employer for interns. The interns who have gone through our program have enjoyed enriching, life-changing experiences. Now we have the official statewide recognition to prove it.
Paid internship cohorts
Through the generosity of Goodwin Living Foundation donors, we offer four cohorts of paid internships per year. Please look closely at the eligibility criteria listed here to see if you are eligible to apply for a particular cohort.
Location
You will be assigned to one of three senior living communities in Falls Church and Alexandria, Virginia. See our current internship openings in the Support Services category here.
Summer cohort
When: June to August.
Eligibility: Open to students currently enrolled in any college, university or trade school program.
Applications open: late spring
Fall cohort
When: September to December.
Eligibility: Open to all Marymount University students, in partnership with Marymount University’s Center for Optimal Aging.
Applications open: summer
Winter cohort
When: December to January, with flexible start times depending on the student’s university winter break schedule.
Eligibility: Open to children of Goodwin Living team members and students currently enrolled in any college, university or trade school program.
Applications open: late fall
Spring cohort
When: March to May (high school) January to May (Marymount University).
Eligibility: 8-week internship open to high school students at local high schools in partnership with Communities in Schools. Full spring semester internship open to all Marymount University students, in partnership with Marymount University’s Center for Optimal Aging.
Applications open: late winter
Unpaid, school credit internship opportunities
Need information about unpaid internships for school credit, clinical placements or university partnerships? Reach out to us.
Benefits of interning with
Goodwin Living
As an intern, you develop meaningful relationships with residents of our senior living campuses and members of Goodwin Living At Home. By sharing stories, dreams and interests, residents and interns change each other’s lives.
You will also have the opportunity to attend professional development workshops led by senior leaders in our organization. These sessions will build your career skills and offer opportunities for networking. Past session topics include resume building, interview practice and public speaking and communication.
From day one you will make substantive contributions to your team. Past intern projects have included developing and running activities with residents, writing for the Goodwin Living blog, creating videos and managing our social media accounts.
Check out what our intern alums had to say:
“It’s an amazing opportunity with many different departments to learn more in depth. You get to experience new opportunities and find new career paths.”
“There’s an opportunity to learn about almost any field here, with the added nuance of working in a senior living care center.”
“It’s not just a job; it’s an opportunity to contribute to a mission that truly matters. You’ll leave each day with a sense of fulfillment, knowing that you’ve positively impacted the lives of those you care for.”
“My experience interning at Goodwin has allowed me to meet very welcoming staff members, have a flexible schedule, and interact with residents in a fulfilling way.”
“The staff are super friendly and will guide you on how to bring the best out of yourself.”
Connect with us
If you have any questions or general thoughts, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Or call 703-820-1488
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