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

Delaware River Port Authority • Winslow Township, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) and its transit subsidiary, the Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO), are seeking college students for a paid summer 2027 internship in the Office of the General Counsel/Claims Administration. The internship is designed to provide hands-on exposure to a professional work environment and a meaningful learning experience with industry leaders and professionals. The hourly rate is $20.00, and the internship runs for 10 weeks, from June 7 through August 13, 2027.

The intern will assist the Claims Administration Department with overdue property damage claims, including creating and updating reports, reporting information to insurance companies, communicating with adjusters through the claims process, and filing and closing claims. The intern will also organize PATCO personal injury reports and enter information into an Excel report.

The position is in person at One Port Center in Camden, New Jersey, and requires full-time work of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, eight hours daily including a paid lunch hour. Applicants must be at least 18, hold a high school diploma or GED, reside in DRPA’s Port District, meet the specified undergraduate enrollment and credit requirements for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Fall 2027, and pass drug and alcohol testing and a criminal background investigation. Accepted students must provide the required official transcript documentation by June 15, 2027. Students are expected to demonstrate reliability, respectful and effective communication, accountability, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree program during both Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, with at least 24 credits total and a minimum of 12 credits in each semester.
• Provide official college or university documentation verifying full-time undergraduate enrollment for Fall 2027, with a minimum of 12 credits.
• Submit required official transcript documentation by June 15, 2027, after acceptance.
• Reside within DRPA’s Port District: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania; or Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, or Salem counties in New Jersey.
• Pass a pre-employment evaluation that includes drug (including marijuana) and alcohol testing.
• Pass a criminal background investigation conducted by a third-party vendor.
• Be available to work in person, full-time, 40 hours per week, for the full 10-week period from June 7 through August 13, 2027.
• Demonstrate reliability, respectful and effective communication, accountability, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

• Training in typing and transcribing.
• Training in Internet research.
• Intermediate skill level in using MS Office.
• Basic exposure to reading and analyzing information 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 in asking questions, seeking clarification, and applying constructive feedback.
• A problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Claims Administration Department with overdue property damage claims.
• Create and update claims reports.
• Report information to insurance companies.
• Communicate with adjusters throughout the claims process until completion.
• File and close claims.
• Organize PATCO personal injury reports and enter information into an Excel report.

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 PATCO travel 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.
• Practical real-world experience and opportunities to develop professional skills and build a strong professional foundation.

What This Job Offers

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