Goodwin Living is a Washington Post Top Workplace in the Washington-area seven consecutive years in which it has competed for this honor. Additionally, we consistently rank within the top 13 organizations receiving a Top Workplaces USA designation. How have we consistently earned this distinction? By having a team that puts their heart into everything they do.
At Goodwin Living, we see ourselves as a family. A family of more than 1,450+ individuals, from 65 countries and countless backgrounds. That’s why we offer benefits that ensure every team member feels safe, successful and appreciated. They also feel listened to. We frequently survey team members and offer improved benefits based on their feedback. As a result, we consistently rank as a Washington Post Top Workplace.
We provide career benefits to help you thrive because you deserve health care, security, assistance, education and time to take a vacation. Whether you work full-time, part-time or as needed, we’ve got you covered.
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.
Schedule: M - F 9:00-5:00 (In-person)
Salary: $24.50
About the Position
Goodwin Living seeks a full time (40 hours) Administrative Assistant who combines project coordination skills with excellent communication and attention to detail. Our growing organization is leading the field of senior living and healthcare services as we innovate and redefine aging. Our Home Office team is at the heart of that work and growth, leading the organization’s strategic growth initiatives and overall management of operations.
This in person position is a key member of the Home Office Administration team, working closely with the Director of Home Office Administration to support the overall success of the senior leadership of the organization.
Job Duties:
- Provide administrative support to multiple senior officers of the organization, including booking meetings, processing invoices, expense reports, database management and preparing for business meetings that support organizational business strategy and advancement. Meeting preparation includes coordinating schedules, arranging logistics and catering.
- Monitor and respond to general inquiries from the Goodwin Living website.
- Coordinate order and delivery of corporate gifts for team members, board members, and colleagues.
- Corporate sponsorship processing and coordination of benefits, including managing invoices and sponsorship levels, attendance of events, calendaring of events for attendees.
- Corporate event registration, including managing RSVPs, attendance, calendaring, and invoicing.
- Corporate event planning, including planning, leading and executing on events.
- Conducting routine office maintenance and organizational tasks.
- Other duties as assigned. The Home Office is a dynamic environment and as new projects and priorities are introduced, the administrative team must be responsive to the needs of the team and the organization.
Qualifications:
- Equivalent work experience or 1-2 years of project coordination, event management or related experience.
- Experience with digital platforms and Microsoft Office
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and pivot when needed
- Strong writing/editing skills; ability to gather and synthesize information for delivery via multiple digital channels.
Desired Skills
- Proactive problem solver with excellent analytical/organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments to achieve optimal outcomes and a customer service mindset for work with internal client departments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Co-Pilot and PowerPoint
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively in a remote environment
- Ability to take initiative, think outside-the-box and communicate ideas
- Ability to work independently and/or in a team
- Interest or experience working with older adults and/or in healthcare.
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 Full-Time team members:
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- DailyPay: Work and get paid the same day!
- Tuition Assistance for Career Development
- Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
- Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
- 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.
