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Goodwin Living is a mission-driven, not-for-profit senior living and healthcare organization committed to exceptional service and personalized care. We are a 2025 Top Workplace in the D.C. region, according to The Washington Post! Join our work team that includes members who represent over 65 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 Spring 2026 Internship gives Marymount University, George Mason University and NVCC students the opportunity to explore the field of senior living and engage in a department that is essential to our organization. This is an in-person internship in Healthcare Administration.

This program can fulfill the hours necessary for the school-credit internship requirement, if needed. Interns will be required to submit all necessary onboarding documents and attend an orientation prior to their start date.

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

Job Requirements

+ Applicants must be currently enrolled in Marymount University, George Mason or NVCC

+ Must be able to complete the internship in person (two days per week, with two four-hour shifts scheduled Monday through Friday during regular business hours - 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.)

+ 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

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

Healthcare Administration

Operations, Scheduling, Quality Assessment, Shadow Leadership

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.

Must be able to provide proof of current enrollment at Marymount University, George Mason Univeristy or Northern Virginia Community College