Summer Risk Management 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 with the Risk Management Department. The internship pays $20.00 per hour and is based in person at One Port Center in Camden, New Jersey. Interns work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including a paid lunch hour, from June 7 through August 13, 2027.

The internship offers hands-on experience in a professional environment and exposure to insurance, risk management, safety, and enterprise risk management. Interns provide analytical and administrative support while learning department processes with guidance and oversight. Students are expected to demonstrate reliability, accountability, respectful and effective communication, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and apply feedback.

Applicants must be at least 18, have a high school diploma or GED, reside within DRPA’s Port District, and satisfy the specified undergraduate enrollment and credit requirements for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Fall 2027 semesters. The selection process requires successful drug and alcohol testing and a criminal background investigation. Accepted students must provide the required documentation, including an official transcript, by June 15, 2027.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 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 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.
• Must submit the required documentation, including an official transcript, by June 15, 2027, upon acceptance; failure to satisfy eligibility requirements or provide documentation results in immediate 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.
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment evaluation that includes drug and alcohol testing, including marijuana screening.
• Must successfully complete a criminal background investigation conducted by a third-party vendor.
• Demonstrate basic exposure to reading and analyzing information, such as 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.
• Willingness to learn new concepts, tools, and processes, ask questions, seek clarification, and apply constructive feedback.
• Attention to detail, commitment to quality, and a problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrate professional conduct, including reliability, respectful and effective communication, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or prior experience in Risk Management, Insurance, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to research, interpret, and summarize information.
• Willingness to manage multiple assignments, follow established procedures, and actively participate in a structured, fast-paced training program.
• Intermediate skill level in using MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Review Certificates of Insurance for compliance with established insurance requirements, with guidance and oversight.
• Assist in developing and documenting insurance requirements for contracts, procurements, and other projects.
• Support presentations of insurance and risk requirements at pre-bid and pre-proposal meetings.
• Use Driver History Forms to direct a third-party vendor to conduct Motor Vehicle Record reviews.
• Assist with MVR reviews in accordance with the organization’s Fleet Safety Program.
• Analyze injury and incident data to identify trends and prepare summary reports.
• Provide administrative and analytical support during the annual insurance renewal process, including gathering and organizing data for insurance carrier applications.
• Draft and update Standard Operating Procedures and internal guidance documents.
• Create and update PowerPoint presentations, handouts, and training materials related to risk management topics.
• Update the department’s intranet page with clear, accurate, and informative content.
• Conduct assigned basic research on insurance, risk management, and safety topics.
• Support special projects related to enterprise risk management and recommend best practices.
• Participate in meetings, take notes, and prepare follow-up summaries or action items.
• Perform other duties and projects assigned in support of departmental goals.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $20.00 per hour.
• Paid weekly.
• Free parking at all facilities.
• Complimentary passage on DRPA bridges when used only for commuting to and from work.
• Complimentary travel on PATCO when used only for commuting to and from work.
• Opportunity to participate in a meaningful learning experience with industry leaders and professionals.

What This Job Offers

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