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

Delaware River Port Authority • Pine Hill, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), a bi-state agency of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, owns and operates four Delaware River bridges. Its transit subsidiary, the Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO), operates a two-track rapid transit line between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Lindenwold, New Jersey. DRPA/PATCO is hiring college students for a paid 10-week summer internship in the Transit Services department at PATCO. The position pays $20.00 per hour and is based at the Lindenwold Control Center in Lindenwold, New Jersey. Interns will receive hands-on exposure to a professional transit environment and participate in departmental work, training, and learning activities.

Applicants must be at least 18, hold a high school diploma or GED, live within DRPA’s Port District, and meet specified full-time undergraduate enrollment and credit requirements for Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Fall 2027. Applicants must pass drug and alcohol testing and a criminal background investigation. The internship requires in-person work for 40 hours per week, including a paid lunch hour, from June 7 through August 13, 2027. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Upon acceptance, interns must acknowledge the eligibility requirements and provide required documentation, including an official transcript, by June 15, 2027, or they will be removed from the program.

Requirements

• Successfully complete a pre-employment evaluation, including drug testing (including marijuana) and alcohol testing.
• Successfully complete a criminal background investigation conducted by a third-party vendor.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Submit an official college or university transcript with the institution’s raised seal verifying full-time undergraduate enrollment during 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.
• 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, sign an Acknowledgment of Understanding Form and provide the required documentation, including an official transcript, by June 15, 2027.
• Have a home residence 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.
• Be available to work in person, full time, 40 hours per week, including a paid lunch hour, for the entire 10-week period from June 7 through August 13, 2027.
• Demonstrate reliability, respectful and effective communication, accountability, attention to detail, and commitment to quality work.
• Be able to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks accurately and on time, ask questions and seek clarification, apply constructive feedback, approach assignments with a problem-solving mindset, and work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred background in public transportation or city planning.
• Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Conduct passenger counts and traffic checks.
• Digitize handwritten data and reports.
• Attend departmental meetings.
• Perform statistical analyses of passengers.
• Organize employee files and paperwork.
• Participate in ongoing departmental activities and training.
• Gain experience overseeing operations at PATCO Center Tower.
• Assist the Technical Supervisor, Transit Services, with departmental and organizational improvements.
• Learn railroad rules and Center Tower operating procedures.

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

What This Job Offers

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