Paid Summer Public Affairs Intern

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

Complimentary transit on DRPA/PATCO

Bridging benefits

Job summary

Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) and PATCO invite college students to participate in a 10-week summer internship in Camden, NJ. The program runs June to August 2027, with full-time in-person hours (40 hours/week) and a paid lunch hour.

Applicants must pass drug and background checks and meet enrollment requirements. The role emphasizes research, policy analysis, reporting, and stakeholder communications, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in government relations and transit

Qualifications

• Basic ability to read and analyze information.
• Clear writing and communication with guidance.
• Follow instructions and complete tasks accurately.
• Attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in researching and analyzing legislation, policies, and community needs; prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials for government officials and stakeholders.
• Coordinate community outreach efforts and events; maintain records of grants, reports, and funding opportunities.
• Attend meetings, take notes, and document actions; draft communications for internal and external audiences.

Skills

Reading & analysis

Written communication

Instruction-following

Attention to detail

Independent work

MS Office

Education

Pursuing Public Administration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) and PATCO invite college students to participate in a 10-week summer internship in Camden, NJ. The program runs June to August 2027, with full-time in-person hours (40 hours/week) and a paid lunch hour.

Applicants must pass drug and background checks and meet enrollment requirements. The role emphasizes research, policy analysis, reporting, and stakeholder communications, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in government relations and transit