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

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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: Contract Administration

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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

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of Requests for Proposals, build a working knowledge of Invitations for Bids, and prepare contract agreements and amendments.

• Assist in developing Standard Operating Procedures and checklists for Contract Administration.

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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:

• Some college classes.

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

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Work Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 8:30 AM – 4:30 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.

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

Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

• Present, promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers.
• Perform cost-benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs.
• Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships.
• Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction.
• Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule.
• Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments.
• Develop and implement territory action plans through comprehensive data analysis, and adjust sales techniques based on interactions and results in the field
• Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
• Establish new accounts by organizing and planning daily work schedule to build on existing or potential sales outlets.
• Maintain a strong prospecting focus to uncover and develop new business.
• Identify appropriate prospects, set appointments, make effective qualifying sales calls, and manage sales cycle to close new business in all markets that Spacesaver represents.
• Prepare professional, complete, concise and accurate reports, proposals, booking packages, and other documentation as required for executive-level presentations.
• Coordinate with other sales reps to ensure company quotas and standards are being met, performing market research and regular competitor monitoring.