Summer Information Services Intern - (2027) - $20.00/hr.

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

Complementary bridge passage for comms

Complimentary PATCO travel

Professional learning experience

Job summary

The Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) Information Services Department seeks college students for its 2027 summer internship in Camden, NJ, with an hourly rate of $20.00 for most administrative positions. past interns are welcome to apply but not guaranteed a spot for 2027.

Applicants must pass pre-employment drug and background checks, be at least 18, and provide transcripts showing full-time undergraduate enrollment with at least 24 credits in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, plus verification of

Qualifications

• Must be an active undergraduate student enrolled full-time in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.
• Transcript with 24 credits total including 12 in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 must be provided.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and able to pass pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist Help Desk with phones and basic troubleshooting.
• Add devices to Asset Management database and document changes.
• Assist System Admins with on-site hardware repair as needed.

Skills

Reading & analysis

Clear writing

Instruction following

Willing to learn

Questioning & clarification

Attention to detail

Independent & collaborative work

Professional conduct

Education

Undergraduate enrollment (full-time)

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Active Directory

Cisco/Networking

IT Help Desk experience

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.

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: Information Services Department

Desired Skills & Professional Expectations

• 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 Help Desk with answering phones and resolving issues - teach customer services and basic troubleshooting.
• Add devices to Asset Management database - understand value of documentation.
• Assist System Admins as needed w/on‑site equipment repair - teach advanced troubleshooting

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Intermediate skill level in using MS Office.
• Microsoft (Server, Active Directory), Cisco/networking/firewalls, IT Help Desk experience.

Work Location

One Port Center, located in Camden, NJ

Work Hours

Employees will be assigned one of the following standard work schedules (including a paid lunch hour):

• 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM
• 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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.

• For more information about the Authority’s 2026 Summer Internship Program:

https://www.metro‑magazine.com/digital‑cover‑features/more‑than‑a‑summer‑job‑building‑the‑next‑generation‑of‑transit‑talent

“This was a great program and definitely exceeded my expectations.”

“I really liked how it was a structured program, with different sessions and an orientation. It made the process easier and more engaging.”

Every 2026 intern who responded to our survey said the internship prepared them to work in a professional environment.

DRPA/PATCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employee