Summer Youth Employment Program (City of Alexandria) Summer Internships 2026
About The Position
The Goodwin Living Summer Internship program allows college students an opportunity to explore the field of senior living and engage in many of the department that are essential to our organization. Applications are accepted and positions are filled on a rolling basis. Applicants can apply for the following departments: Life Enrichment (event planning and facilitation with residents) Facilities Management (Grounds) This program is 3 days a week for 8-weeks (120 hours) beginning the week of June 24 and culminating on August 14. Interns will be required to submit all necessary onboarding documents and attend an in-person/all-day orientation on June 9 prior to their start date. Summer Interns will receive a stipend, a resident mentor, and 2-3 professional development workshops with our leadership team.
Requirements
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in high school and part of the Summer Youth Employment Program (City of Alexandria)
- Must be 16-years-old
- Must be able to attend Goodwin Living Orientation on Tuesday, June 9, 2026
- Must be able to attend Goodwin Living Internship Kickoff on Friday, June 19, 2026
- Must be able to complete the internship in person three days per week for 8 weeks, with 5.5-hour shifts each day (approximately 15 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
Responsibilities
- 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
- Activities Coordination, Event Planning and Facilitation, Resident Engagement, Arts/Fitness/Music and more
- Assist in Maintaining Campus Grounds
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
