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.

Location: Alexandria, VA

Pay: Starting at $85,000 per year

About the Position

Reporting to the Associate Executive Director at GHA, the Transportation Manager is responsible for leading the transportation function across Goodwin Living (GL) to include managing a team of drivers and working with various departments to coordinate and schedule all transportation requests across the campuses. Maintains efficiency and safety of a fleet of vehicles, plans the routes, and schedules the drivers. Complies with regulations governing vehicle safety, environmental controls on fuel emissions, driver hours, requirements, and hygiene. Estimates passengers or quantities and types of goods needing to be moved, plans transport schedules, and timetables. Works with leadership to manage challenging situations, such as severe weather, breakdowns, accidents, security alerts, or traffic.

Key Duties

Manage a team of drivers across multiple locations.
Establish and coordinate transportation requests for all resident requests.
Maintain accurate records of all transportation requests, activities, and resident cancellations within 48 hours of request.
Manage daily schedules of all drivers to support effective coordination of transportation requests.
Plan daily routes to maximize driver availability and increase resident use when possible.
Coordinate with nurses for last resort transportation resources including MTS, Alexandria DON Paratransport, Wheelchair taxi and Metro Access with minimum costs when needed.
Monitor operational processes for continuous improvement related to evaluating workflow procedures, identifying inconsistencies, and revising processing techniques as needed to improve transportation services and maximize productivity.
Oversee maintenance and upkeep of community vehicles.

Job Requirements

Minimum of 3-5 years prior team management experience required.
Valid current driver's license required with insurable driving record. Must have ability to be approved by Goodwin Living’s insurance.
Experience with managing teams across multiple locations highly preferred.
Prior experience working in a transportation related position preferred.
Knowledge of capital region roads, specifically locations of hospitals and local doctors or service providers highly preferred.
Demonstrated customer-centered focus.
Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 including Teams, Excel, Word, Outlook

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:

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance for Career Development
Student Loan Repayment Program
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan- 401(k)
Referral Program: Earn a bonus for referring friends and family!
DailyPay: Work and get paid the same day!
Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
ESL classes
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.

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