Paid Procurement Intern - 40-Hour Summer Role

Delaware River Port Authority; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid weekly

Free parking at all facilities

Bridge passage for commuting

PATCO travel for commuting

Job summary

Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) offers a paid internship for college students in the 2027 summer season. The program is based in One Port Center, Camden, NJ, and runs 10 weeks from June to August 2027, totaling 40 hours per week with a paid lunch hour.

Compensation is $20.00 per hour, with competitive benefits such as weekly pay and opportunities to engage in meaningful projects within the Purchasing Department.

Qualifications

• Basic exposure to reading and analyzing information.
• Ability to write clearly and thoughtfully with feedback.
• Follow instructions and complete tasks accurately.
• Open to learning new concepts and tools.
• Communicate effectively and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Update purchase order logs and tracking spreadsheets.
• Follow up with vendors regarding order status and shipment updates.
• File purchasing documentation electronically and/or manually.
• Respond to internal inquiries regarding orders and deliveries.
• Attend department meetings and trainings.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Assist team members with administrative tasks.

Skills

Reading & analysis

Write clearly

Follow instructions

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Job description

Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) offers a paid internship for college students in the 2027 summer season. The program is based in One Port Center, Camden, NJ, and runs 10 weeks from June to August 2027, totaling 40 hours per week with a paid lunch hour.

Compensation is $20.00 per hour, with competitive benefits such as weekly pay and opportunities to engage in meaningful projects within the Purchasing Department.