Who We Are
Vinson Hall Retirement Community is a premiere life plan community that provides services to older adults through the spectrum of care from independent living to rehabilitation, assisted living, nursing care and memory care. Located on 23 acres in McLean, Va., nearly 400 residents enjoy a continuum of care from our team of more than250 professionals who work in the fields of healthcare, culinary, maintenance, concierge, security, activity and event planning, fundraising and communications. As an intern at VHRC you will learn from the best! Your experience at VHRC will enhance your academic achievements and pave the way for future success in senior living and beyond.
Who You Are
We are seeking undergraduate students or recent college graduates who are interested in learning more about senior living. Interns will work in one of the areas listed below and will receive guidance and career assistance from VHRC team members and senior leaders. Our internships are 12 weeks in length and occur throughout the year. Interns commit to working 10 to 20 hours per week. We ensure flexible scheduling to meet your needs. Best of all, our internships are paid.
Internship Areas
Health Administration
Culinary
Marketing
Event Planning
Communications
Insight from a Previous Intern
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My experience as a Marketing Intern at Vinson Hall Retirement Community has been amazing. I've enjoyed seeing a side of healthcare I never thought I'd see. I love coming in to work and walking down the hallways because everyone is so friendly and I love talking to the residents. I've learned from the various departments about strong leadership and collaborating to make sure the different departments are effectively working together. I will miss Vinson Hall when I go back to school!
--Alyssa Mathew, undergraduate in Public Health at University of Maryland Baltimore County. Marketing internship, summer 2023
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As an intern for Administrative Services, I was given the opportunity to work on many different tasks and projects here at Vinson Hall Retirement Community. The Administrative Services department has been welcoming and willing to give me additional training on things I am interested in. My preceptor gave me the opportunity to work on projects and to share my ideas on best approaches. Now, I have a better understanding of healthcare organization and the ways different departments collaborate. I also appreciate that my preceptor was willing to work with my busy schedule. This internship has given me valuable hands-on experience that I can use after graduating.
--Farzana Haque, undergraduate in Health Administration at George Mason University.Administrative internship, summer 2023
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My internship at VHRC was a truly heartwarming experience. From the moment I stepped into the community, I was greeted with smiles that radiated warmth and genuine kindness from everyone. The residents welcomed me into their homes with open arms, sharing their stories, wisdom, and laughter. Staff members were as equally kind as they were helpful with getting me acquainted with the community. The connections I formed were deeply fulfilling, whether it was engaging in meaningful conversations at the marketing desk, participating in group activities that sparked laughter and camaraderie, or with attendees of my Lifestyle Redesign sessions. The atmosphere at VHRC was one of belonging and mutual respect, where every individual was valued and cherished. I will forever treasure the profound life lessons I learned during my internship, as they have shaped me into a more compassionate and empathetic future clinician.
--Howard Huynh, doctoral student in Occupational Therapy at Emory & Henry College. Administrative internship, summer 2023.
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Being an intern at Vinson Hall Retirement Community has provided me the opportunity to take the theoretical concepts I have learned in the classroom and put them to practical use working on the electronic health record at VHRC. My preceptor, the Director of Nursing, has been a truly impactful guide in this process. She explains concepts well, connects me with individuals who can answer questions pertaining to the Matrix Care software, she gives me the freedom to present my ideas, and respects and supports my decisions. VHRC provided me with my first corporate world experience. I was able to work in a nice environment, with excellent team mates. I would enjoy continuing to work at VHRC.
-- Sai Anudeep – 2022 Master’s Degree, Health Informatics, George Mason University
I completed my student internship at Vinson Hall Retirement Community during the fall semester of my senior year college. During that period, I shadowed multiple management positions, including senior executives. This exposure not only provided me with different managerial perspectives but also provided first-hand knowledge to take into my first post-college job in the senior living field. The positive experience and influential relationships I built during that time led me back to VHRC two years later where I took on the role of their Independent Living Marketing Counselor.
-- Taylor, a 2017 graduate of George Mason University
