Summer Government Relations 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, 10-week summer 2027 internship in the Government Relations Department. The internship is based in person at One Port Center in Camden, New Jersey, and pays $20.00 per hour. The schedule is 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 40 hours per week, including a paid lunch hour. The internship runs from June 7 through August 13, 2027.

The internship is intended to give college students meaningful, hands-on exposure to a professional work environment. Interns will support government relations work through research and analysis, preparation of materials, community outreach, grant-record organization, meeting documentation, communications, and administrative tasks. Extensive prior experience is not required.

Applicants must be at least 18, hold a high school diploma or GED, live within DRPA’s Port District, and satisfy the stated undergraduate enrollment and credit requirements for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Fall 2027. Applicants must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and a criminal background investigation. Required enrollment documentation, including an official transcript, must be provided by June 15, 2027. The role is subject to federal law, under which marijuana remains illegal.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment evaluation that includes drug (including marijuana) and alcohol testing.
• Must successfully complete a criminal background investigation conducted by a third-party vendor.
• Must submit an official college or university transcript with the institution’s raised seal verifying full-time enrollment in an undergraduate degree program during both 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 submit 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 sign an Acknowledgment of Understanding Form and provide all required eligibility documentation, including an official transcript, by June 15, 2027; failure to do so results in removal from the program.
• Home residence must be 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrate professional conduct, including reliability, respectful and effective communication, and accountability.
• Show basic exposure to reading and analyzing information; ability to write clearly with guidance and feedback; ability to follow instructions and complete tasks accurately and on time; openness to learning; willingness to ask questions and apply feedback; attention to detail; a problem-solving mindset; and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

• Currently pursuing a degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Communications, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office.
• Previous experience in government relations, community outreach, or grants management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in researching and analyzing legislation, policies, and community needs.
• Support the preparation of reports, presentations, and briefing materials for government officials and community stakeholders.
• Help coordinate community outreach efforts and events.
• Maintain and organize records of grant applications, reports, and funding opportunities.
• Participate in meetings and take notes to document discussions and action items.
• Assist in drafting communications for internal and external audiences.
• Perform additional administrative tasks as needed.

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, professional skill development, and opportunities to build a strong professional foundation.

What This Job Offers

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