Procurement Intern - Paid Summer Experience

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid weekly

Free parking

Bridge passage for commuting

PATCO travel for commuting

Meaningful learning experience

Job summary

Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) offers a 2027 summer internship for college students in Purchasing. The program runs 10 weeks from June to August 2027, in Camden, NJ, with a 40-hour workweek and an hourly rate of $20.

The role emphasizes administrative support, vendor follow-up, and process improvements, with required transcripts and full-time enrollment. Applicants must be 18+, have a high school diploma/GED, and pass pre-employment evaluations including drug and background checks.

Qualifications

• Basic reading and analysis of information required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a professional setting.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in tasks.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Reading & analysis

Clear writing

Follow instructions

Willingness to learn

Ask questions

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team & independent work

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) offers a 2027 summer internship for college students in Purchasing. The program runs 10 weeks from June to August 2027, in Camden, NJ, with a 40-hour workweek and an hourly rate of $20.

The role emphasizes administrative support, vendor follow-up, and process improvements, with required transcripts and full-time enrollment. Applicants must be 18+, have a high school diploma/GED, and pass pre-employment evaluations including drug and background checks.