Summer Claims Administration Intern - (2027) - $20.00/hr.

Delaware River Port Authority Police Department

Camden (NJ)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 32,000

Full time

29 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid weekly

Free parking

Bridge passage for commuting

PATCO travel for commuting

Job summary

Delaware River Port Authority Police Department is seeking college students for the 2027 summer internship in Camden, NJ. The program runs 10 weeks, from June 7 to August 13, 2027, at 40 hours per week, with an hourly rate of $20.00.

Applicants must be enrolled full-time, provide transcripts showing 24 credits, and pass a pre-employment evaluation including drug and background checks. Essential duties include assisting the Claims Administration Dept with overdue property damage claims and

Qualifications

Pre-employment evaluation including drug and alcohol testing.
Background check conducted by third-party vendor.
Must be 18 years of age.
Submit official college transcript with at least 24 credits (incl. 12 in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027).
Submit documentation verifying full-time enrollment for Fall 2027 with at least 12 credits.
Transcript deadline: June 15, 2027; failure to provide docs removes from program.

Responsibilities

Assist the Claims Administration Dept with overdue property damage claims, including creating/updating reports and communicating with adjusters.
Organize PATCO Personal Injury Reports into an Excel report.

Skills

Typing

Transcribing

Internet research

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This position will be posted from November 2, 2026 to November 16, by 4:00 p.m.

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

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 $20.00/hr.

The DRPA/PATCO is seeking to hire college students for the 2027 summer season. The hourly rate for most administrative intern positions is $20.00. 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 2027.

Students who wish to apply for a summer internship must meet the following criteria:

Successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation which includes drug (including marijuana) and alcohol.
Successful completion of a criminal background investigation conducted by a third-party vendor.
Applicants must be 18 years of age.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Submit an official college or university transcript with the institution’s raised seal verifying that you were enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree program during both the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters. The transcript must verify completion of at least 24 credits total, including a minimum of 12 credits in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
Submit official college or university documentation verifying full-time enrollment in an undergraduate degree program for the Fall 2027 semester, with a minimum of 12 credits.
Verification of Full-time Enrollment - Transcript Submission Deadline:Upon acceptance, students must submit a signed Acknowledgment of Understanding Form acknowledging that failure to satisfy all eligibility requirements and to provide the required documentation, including an official transcript by June 15, 2027, will result in immediate removal from the program without exception.
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).
Be available to work in-person, full-time, 40 hours per week, (including a paid lunch hour) for the entire 10-week period, from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027.

Department Requesting Intern: Office of the General Counsel/Claims Administration

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
Openness to learning new concepts, tools, and processes throughout the internship
Confidence to ask questions, seek clarification, and apply constructive feedback
Attention to detail and commitment to quality work
Problem‑solving mindset when approaching assignments
Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Students are expected to demonstrate professional conduct, including reliability, respectful and effective communication, and accountability.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Assist the Claims Administration Dept with overdue property damage claims which include creating/updating reports, reporting information to insurance companies, continuous communication with adjusters through the process until completed. Claims filing, closing files.
PATCO Personal Injury Reports to be organized and input into an excel report, etc.

Preferred

Education and/or Experience

Training in typing and transcribing.
Training in Internet research.
Intermediate skill level in using MS Office.

Work Location

One Port Center, located in Camden, NJ

Work Hours

8 hours daily, Monday - Friday, including a paid lunch hour

A Few Benefits of Interning at the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) and the Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO)

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 a strong professional foundation.