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

Summer PATCO Transit Services Intern

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.

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:

1. Successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation which includes drug (including marijuana) and alcohol.
2. Successful completion of a criminal background investigation conducted by a third-party vendor.
3. Applicants must be 18 years of age.
4. High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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).
8. 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: Transit Services - PATCO

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

• Passenger Counts/Traffic Checks
• Digitize handwritten data/reports
• Attend various departmental meetings
• Perform statistical analyses of passengers
• Employee File and Paperwork Organization
• Participate in any ongoing departmental activities/training
• Gain experience by overseeing operations at PATCO Center Tower
• Assist the Technical Supervisor, Transit Services in departmental/organizational improvements
• Learn the rules of the railroad and procedures of Center Tower operations

Education and/or Experience:

• Public Transportation or city planning.
• Intermediate skill level in using MS Office.

Work Location: Lindenwold Control Center, located in Lindenwold, NJ

Work Hours: 7:00 AM 3:00 PM, 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.