HIGH SCHOOL FALL & SPRING INTERNSHIP (ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS ONLY)

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 and a Top Employer for Interns recognized by VA-TOP three 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 Fall and Spring Internship program  students enrolled at Arlington Public 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 three departments: Life Enrichment, Reception Desk, and Brain Health (Thrive Day Program). This program is 10 hours a week with flexibility based on the intern's school schedule. Interns will be required to submit all necessary onboarding documents and attend an orientation prior to their start date. 

This is an unpaid internship.

Students will receive a resident mentor and have the opportunity to attend 2-3 professional development workshops with our leadership team. 

Applications are accepted and positions are filled on a rolling basis. 

Job Requirements

• Applicants must be enrolled at Arlington Public Schools (Must be 16+)
• 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

Reception Desk

Guest Experience/Hospitality, Communication, Support Daily Reception Tasks

Thrive Day Program

Guest Experience/Hospitality, Communication, Support Daily Reception Tasks

Activities, Resident Support and Family Education

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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