Summer DRPA Purchasing 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, seeks a college student for a paid summer 2027 internship in its Purchasing Department. The internship is based at One Port Center in Camden, New Jersey, and pays $20.00 per hour. Interns work in person, full-time, 40 hours per week, including a paid lunch hour, for 10 weeks from June 7 through August 13, 2027. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The internship provides hands-on exposure to a professional purchasing environment. The intern will support purchasing operations and administration, communicate with vendors and internal customers, attend meetings and training, and contribute to process improvement initiatives. Professional conduct, reliability, respectful communication, and accountability are expected.

Applicants must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED, reside within DRPA’s Port District, pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and a criminal background investigation, and satisfy specified full-time undergraduate enrollment and transcript requirements. Applicants must have been enrolled full-time during both Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 and earned at least 24 credits total, with a minimum of 12 credits in each semester; they must also provide verification of full-time enrollment with at least 12 credits for Fall 2027. Upon acceptance, required documentation, including an official transcript, must be provided by June 15, 2027. The posting states that DRPA and PATCO are subject to federal law under which marijuana remains illegal.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, including marijuana testing, and a criminal background investigation.
• Must reside within DRPA’s Port District: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania, or Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, or Salem County in New Jersey.
• Must provide an official college or university transcript with the institution’s raised seal verifying full-time undergraduate enrollment during Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 and at least 24 total credits, including at least 12 credits in each semester.
• Must provide official documentation verifying full-time undergraduate enrollment 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.
• Basic exposure to reading and analyzing information, such as through 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.
• Confidence to ask questions, seek clarification, and apply constructive feedback.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Professional conduct, including reliability, respectful and effective communication, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of procurement and supply chain fundamentals.
• Basic data analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving ability, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting and independently.

Responsibilities

• Update purchase order logs and tracking spreadsheets.
• Follow up with vendors about order status and shipment updates.
• 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 members with administrative and operational tasks.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED