Summer PATCO Purchasing Intern - (2027) - $20.00/hr.

Delaware River Port Authority • Pine Hill, 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 PATCO Purchasing Department. Interns will gain hands-on exposure to a professional work environment and practical experience with purchasing activities, administrative operations, and process improvement. The hourly rate is $20.00, and interns are paid weekly.

The internship is in person at the PATCO Administration Building in Lindenwold, New Jersey. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, for 40 hours per week, including a paid lunch hour. The 10-week internship runs from June 7 through August 13, 2027.

Applicants must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED, live within the DRPA Port District, and meet the stated undergraduate full-time enrollment and credit requirements for the specified fall and spring semesters. They must provide the required official college documentation by June 15, 2027, and successfully complete drug and alcohol testing and a criminal background investigation. The position requires professional conduct, reliability, respectful communication, accountability, attention to detail, and the ability to learn, follow instructions, and work independently and collaboratively. Prior extensive experience is not required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment evaluation that includes drug testing, 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 Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, and at least 24 credits total, including a minimum of 12 credits in each semester.
• 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 the required documentation, including an official transcript, by June 15, 2027; failure to satisfy eligibility requirements results in removal from the program.
• Home residence must be within the DRPA 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, 2027, through August 13, 2027.
• Demonstrate professional conduct, including reliability, respectful and effective communication, and accountability.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks accurately and on time.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to ask questions, seek clarification, and apply constructive feedback.

Nice To Haves

• Intermediate skill level in using MS 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 organization skills.
• 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.
• Openness to learning new concepts, tools, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Update purchase order logs and tracking spreadsheets.
• Follow up with vendors regarding 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 for commuting to and from work only.
• Complimentary travel on PATCO 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, professional skill development, and opportunities to build a professional foundation.
• Paid lunch hour.

What This Job Offers

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