George Mason University Health Administration Internship - Deadline is Friday, November 6, 2026

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. 

This Health Administration internship is designed for students whose interests and career goals lie in the business operational side of healthcare, not just the clinical delivery of care. It is designed to introduce the student to a variety of non-clinical elements that go into operating a senior living facility, including sales, environmental services, food service, programming, financial management, and communicating with stakeholders. The student will also have the opportunity to understand how these disciplines interact with the clinical team to support meeting the overall needs of each resident.

This program is 2 days a week for 15-weeks (120 hours) beginning the week of January 11 and culminating on April 23. Interns will be required to submit all necessary onboarding documents and attend an in-person/all-day orientation on January 6.

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

• Applicants must be currently enrolled at George Mason University.
• Must be able to attend Goodwin Living Orientation on Wednesday, January 6, 2027
• Must be able to attend Goodwin Living Internship Kickoff on Friday, January 8, 2027
• Must be able to begin in person internship hours the week of Monday, January 11, 2027.
• Must be able to complete the internship in person two days per week for 15 weeks, with 4.5-hour shifts each day (approximately 8 hours per week, including lunch breaks), during business hours (Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.)
• Must have additional time outside of scheduled work hours to complete two to three workshops with Goodwin Living leaders
• 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 

• 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 

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.