Summer Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Intern - (2027) - $20.00/hr.

Delaware River Port Authority • Winslow Township, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), a bi-state agency of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, is hiring college students for a paid summer 2027 internship in its Office of the Inspector General. The internship pays $20.00 per hour and provides hands-on exposure to a professional work environment. The intern will work under the direct supervision of OIG management and staff and support the Inspector General, management, and staff in assisting the Audit Committee, Board of Commissioners, and Authority management through audit, consulting, and investigative services that support internal controls, strategic plans, and compliance with government regulations and internal policies.

The internship offers exposure to audit fieldwork and analysis, audit and project planning, computer-based tools, communications including report writing, project management, and other related duties assigned by the Inspector General or designee. The position is in person at One Port Center in Camden, New Jersey, and runs for 10 weeks, June 7 through August 13, 2027. Interns must work full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., including a paid lunch hour.

Applicants must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED, pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and a criminal background investigation, and reside within DRPA’s Port District. They must meet the specified full-time undergraduate enrollment and credit requirements for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Fall 2027 semesters and submit required official documentation by June 15, 2027. The role is designed for college students; extensive prior experience is not required. Interns are expected to demonstrate professional conduct, reliability, respectful and effective communication, and accountability.

Benefits include competitive pay, weekly pay, free parking at all facilities, complimentary DRPA bridge passage and PATCO travel when used for commuting to and from work, and the opportunity to learn from industry leaders and professionals.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, including marijuana testing.
• Must successfully complete a criminal background investigation conducted by a third-party vendor.
• Must reside within DRPA’s Port District, comprising Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania, and Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, and Salem counties in New Jersey.
• Must provide an official college or university transcript with the institution’s raised seal verifying full-time enrollment in an undergraduate degree program during Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, and completion of at least 24 credits total, including a minimum of 12 credits in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
• Must provide official college or university documentation verifying full-time enrollment in an undergraduate degree program for Fall 2027, with a minimum of 12 credits.
• Upon acceptance, must submit a signed Acknowledgment of Understanding Form and required documentation, including an official transcript, by June 15, 2027; failure to meet eligibility requirements or provide documentation results in removal from the program.
• Must be available to work in person, full-time, 40 hours per week, for the entire 10-week period from June 7 through August 13, 2027.
• Should be able to read and analyze information, write clearly with guidance and feedback, learn new concepts and tools, ask questions and apply feedback, attend to detail, solve problems, and communicate respectfully and effectively.
• Must demonstrate professional conduct, reliability, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

• Intermediate skill level using MS Office.
• Pursuing an accounting or business degree and interested in the internal audit profession.
• Rising junior or senior undergraduate standing.
• Coursework in auditing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support the Inspector General, management, and staff in assisting the Audit Committee, Board of Commissioners, and Authority management.
• Contribute to audit, consulting, and investigative services that support departmental internal controls, strategic plans, and compliance with government regulations and internal policies.
• Participate in audit fieldwork and audit analysis.
• Assist with audit and project planning.
• Become familiar with computer-based tools used in the work.
• Support communications, including report writing, and project management.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the Inspector General or designee.
• Follow instructions, complete assigned tasks accurately and on time, and work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $20.00 per hour.
• Paid weekly.
• Free parking at all facilities.
• Complimentary passage on DRPA bridges when used for commuting to and from work only.
• Complimentary travel on PATCO when used for commuting to and from work only.
• Opportunity to participate in a meaningful learning experience with industry leaders and professionals.
• Practical real-world experience and development of professional skills in a supportive team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED