COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR (PART-TIME)

Celebrated as the #3 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2025 by The Washington Post since 2019, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 70 countries.

Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 — and now nationally by USA Today. Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out:

• Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice. 
• Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential. 
• Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.

About the Position:

Position is primarily responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of all communications between GHBC staff and administration with GHBC residents. Communication includes but is not limited to:  computer/technology sources, A/V system, and signage throughout the GHBC campus.  Position is also responsible for overseeing the Goodwin Living Bailey’s Crossroads (GHBC) residents volunteer program. This includes recruiting, training, and maintaining all GHBC resident volunteers. 

This position pays $27/hr

The schedule for this role is M,W,F and 9am-5pm this totals 24 hours weekly

Job Duties:

 Independently designs, produces, and coordinates the distribution of all communication materials for internal use throughout GHBC: 

• Produces weekly newsletter (the West Winds) to include feature and news articles by staff and residents and the weekly schedule of programs and events in accordance with organizational guidelines.  

• Coordinates recording of events and programs if needed. 

• Coordinates photography for print and other public use by GHBC staff and administration. 

• Ensures accuracy and compatibility of all information distributed to GHBC residents.  

• Maintains and operates GHBC’s internal resident communication system (“Touchtown”) with Cultural Arts and Event Manager and serves as the liaison for the system with the manufacturer. Also serves as the liaison to the Resident website administrator.  

• Maintains and operates GHBC’s AV equipment throughout the community and helps provide support and training to all resident committees and staff. 

• Recruit and coordinate the resident volunteers needed in the community.  Screen prospective candidates; interview applicants; and perform verbal and written reference checks. 

• Collaborate with Goodwin Living Volunteer Coordinator to train all new resident volunteers at a New Volunteer Orientation.  Review all policies yearly with all resident volunteers.  Keep volunteers up to date with any changes through the quarterly newsletter.   

• Monitor all volunteers and their work.  Maintain up-to-date volunteer records for the Department.  A file on every volunteer will be maintained which includes volunteer application, volunteer background check, reference check and other pertinent information.  Maintain database of all GHBC volunteers. 

• Coordinate annual resident volunteer appreciation event(s) in collaboration with Goodwin Living Volunteer Coordinator 

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, media design, or related field or equivalent work experience preferred.  

• Excellent proofreading and editorial skills required. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. 

• High proficiency with MS Office and office machines/technology required. 

• Canva software, experience highly preferred. 

• Experience in working with older adults highly preferred. 

A sampling of our many benefits!

We’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to Part-Time team members:

• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance for Career Development
• Referral Program: Earn a bonus for referring friends and family!
• DailyPay: Work and get paid the same day!
• Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
• Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
• ESL classes
• Staff Emergency Grants
• Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More

About Goodwin Living

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has earned us Top Workplace recognition by The Washington Post since 2019 and, more recently, national recognition by USA Today. These honors reflect the culture our team members foster every day — one rooted in purpose, belonging, and growth.

Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.