Summer Information Services 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 10-week summer 2027 internship in its Information Services Department. The role is based in person at One Port Center in Camden, New Jersey, and pays $20.00 per hour. Interns work full-time, 40 hours per week, on an assigned standard schedule that includes a paid lunch hour.

The internship offers hands-on experience in a professional environment and exposure to IT support and systems administration. The intern will assist with help desk calls and basic troubleshooting, document devices in the asset management database, and support on-site equipment repairs. The program is intended to help students develop practical work experience and professional skills.

Applicants must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED, reside within DRPA’s Port District, and meet the specified full-time undergraduate enrollment and credit requirements for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Fall 2027. Candidates must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and a criminal background investigation. Required enrollment documentation, including an official transcript, must be submitted by June 15, 2027.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 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, with at least 24 credits total and a minimum of 12 credits in each semester.
• Submit official college or university documentation verifying full-time enrollment in an undergraduate degree program for Fall 2027, with a minimum of 12 credits.
• Submit required enrollment documentation, including an official transcript, by June 15, 2027, and acknowledge that failure to meet eligibility requirements or submit documentation results in removal from the program.
• Have a home residence within DRPA’s Port District, as defined in the posting.
• Be available to work in person, full-time, 40 hours per week, for the entire 10-week period from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027.
• Successfully complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, including marijuana testing.
• Successfully complete a criminal background investigation conducted by a third-party vendor.
• Demonstrate reliability, respectful and effective communication, accountability, attention to detail, and commitment to quality work.
• Be able to follow instructions, complete tasks accurately and on time, ask questions and seek clarification, apply constructive feedback, learn new concepts and processes, and work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Server or Active Directory.
• Knowledge of Cisco, networking, or firewalls.
• IT Help Desk experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Help Desk by answering phones and resolving issues, gaining experience in customer service and basic troubleshooting.
• Add devices to the Asset Management database and understand the importance of documentation.
• Assist system administrators with on-site equipment repairs and advanced troubleshooting 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 and professional skills development.

What This Job Offers

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