This position will be posted from December 18, 2025 to January 14, 2026 by 4:00 p.m.

Must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test and a background check.

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DRPA and PATCO are subject to federal law, under which marijuana continues to be illegal.

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Paid Internship Description:

The Delaware River Port Authority (“DRPA”) is a bi-state agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey. It owns and operates the Benjamin Franklin, Walt Whitman, Commodore Barry, and Betsy Ross Bridges which are four major bridge crossings of the Delaware River. The Authority’s transit subsidiary, the Port Authority Transit Corporation (“PATCO”), operates a two-track rapid transit line between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Lindenwold, New Jersey.

**Program Description: The hourly rate will be $19.00/hr. **

The DRPA/PATCO is seeking to hire college students for the 2026 summer season. The hourly rate for most administrative intern positions is $19.00. While former summer interns are welcome to apply, past employment as a summer intern does not guarantee that you will be selected for an internship during summer 2026. Students who wish to apply for a summer internship must meet the following criteria:

1. Successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation which includes drug (including marijuana) and alcohol.
2. Successful completion of a criminal background investigation conducted by a third-party vendor.
3. Submit an official school transcript with the raised seal documenting that you completed at least one year of undergraduate studies (Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 - 24 credits).
4. Submit official school documentation confirming that you will be enrolled in an undergraduate studies for the upcoming Fall 2026 semester on a full-time basis (12 credits).
5. Must be able to commit to working full-time (40 hours per week, which includes a paid lunch hour) for 12 weeks.

Department Requesting Intern: Benefits Administration Department

Desired Skills & Professional Expectations:

This internship is designed to provide college students with meaningful, hands-on exposure to a professional work environment. While extensive prior experience is not required, we’re looking for students who:

• Have basic exposure to reading and analyzing information (coursework, projects, case studies, or research assignments)
• Ability to write clearly and thoughtfully, with guidance and feedback
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks accurately and on time
• Willingness to apply academic knowledge and skills to real-world assignments
• Openness to learning new concepts, tools, and processes throughout the internship
• Confidence to ask questions, seek clarification, and request feedback when needed
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work
• Problem-solving mindset when approaching assignments
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Professional conduct, including reliability, respectful communication, and accountability

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducting basic research on emotional/physical wellbeing topics and turning that information into wellness tips
• Creating and testing Standard Operating Procedures for the Benefits Administration Department
• Reviewing/updating the Benefits Department’s Frequently Asked Questions Document
• Meeting with new hires for document review
• Onboarding new hires at New Hire Orientation
• Creating, changing, and ending employee benefits in SAP as applicable
• Creating Activity Reports to communicate any qualified life events with our Third-Party Administrator Benefit Harbor
• Creating/ending/changing weekly VOYA retirement savings deductions in SAP
• Coordinating, promoting, and attending employee wellbeing trainings
• Answering and assisting with phone calls to the Benefits Administration Department phone Extension
• Reviewing the Benefit’s Administration dedicated email box and responding to emails as guided.
• Creating exit interview kits for employees who will be retiring during the summer
• Attending exit interviews
• Creating employee reconciliation reports for monthly/quarterly benefits payments
• Creating finance vouchers to pay monthly/quarterly benefit premium invoices
• Assisting with 2026 Creditable Coverage letter compliance requirement
• Updating the department’s intranet page with clear, accurate, and informative content
• Participating in meetings, taking notes, and preparing follow-up summaries or action items
• Performing other duties and projects as assigned to support departmental goals
• 2026 We Care Health Fair, 2026 International Self-Care Day, Ongoing Mental Health Awareness Initiative, Carebridge EAP Promotional Campaign .

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

• Applicants must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Intermediate skill level in using MS Office.
• Interns must attend an accredited college/university, including a community college (junior college)
• Home residence must be located within DRPA’s Port District, which includes (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania, and Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, and Salem, counties in New Jersey).

************Preferred:

• Coursework or academic interest in business administration. Some exposure to any business administration coursework, projects or prior internships. Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Work Location: One Port Center, located in Camden, NJ

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Work Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday, including a paid lunch hour.

A Few Benefits of Interning at the Delaware River Port Authority:

• Competitive pay.
• Paid weekly.
• Free parking at all facilities.
• Complimentary passage on DRPA bridges when they are used for commuting to and from work only.
• Complimentary travel on PATCO, when the train is used for commuting to and from work only.
• Opportunity to participate in a meaningful learning experience with industry leaders and professionals.

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What You’ll Gain:

As part of a supportive team, you’ll gain practical real-world experience, develop essential professional skills, and opportunities to build transferable skills that will build a strong foundation for your future career, and experiences and accomplishments you can confidently discuss in future interviews.

For more information about the Authority’s 2025 Summer Internship Program , please review the press release issued Tuesday, September 2, 2025 available at https://www.drpa.org/news/news.asp?param=2&num=10023

As one program highlight, feedback from past participants has been overwhelmingly positive:
“Every 2025 intern who responded to our survey said they’d recommend this internship to other students!”

DRPA/PATCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Required Skills

Required Experience

Qualified candidates will have 2-5 years of Quality Assurance experience in a manufacturing environment, ASQC certification is a plus. Qualified candidates must be able to read and interpret mechanical drawing and specifications, be proficient in the use of mechanical inspection equipment, and be proficient in Microsoft Office Applications. Candidates must have experience in supporting and maintaining inspection systems, ability to lead the support of an ISO9001 quality system for a manufacturing operation, ability to analyze data, identify problem areas and assist in resolution of manufacturing process issues that affect quality. The ability to understand sheet metal fabrication, paint and assembly processes is a plus. Candidates best suited for this role will have excellent organization, strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent communication skills both verbal and written, strong decision making skills, solid problem solving skills, and work effectively independently in a team environment.

Spacesaver is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.