The 2026 DRBA Summer Internship and Co-Op Programs are a great way to gain industry knowledge within your chosen field! You will have the opportunity to work alongside experts in your field, all while gaining hands-on and practical knowledge. As an intern, you will learn more about our organization through fun and exciting visits to our facilities.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN INTERNSHIPS AND CO-OPS?

Internships at the DRBA last 11 weeks and extend from May to August. As a co-op student, you will work during the school year for up to 6 months and are considered either extended internships or trainee-level positions. At the DRBA, both are paid and available to undergraduate and graduate students. Look for upcoming co-op openings!

WHAT'S THE VALUE OF STUDENT WORK EXPERIENCE?

The fact that DRBA student jobs are paid is almost the icing on the cake! Consider these other benefits:

• Career Insights & Development – Gain real-world exposure in your chosen career field
• Build Connections – Start networking with people in your field, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams
• Resume Building – Gain relevant job experience to make your resume stand out from the crowd!
• Skills Enhancement /Confidence Building – You will have the opportunity to learn from the best and enhance your skills to ensure that you're confident applying the knowledge acquired to support your career goals.

WHEN SHOULD I APPLY?

The 2026 Internship job postings go live later in December 2025.

ISN'T IT TOO SOON TO APPLY FOR POSITIONS OPEN IN THE SPRING AND FALL?

No. This is truly a situation of the early bird catching the worm. Applying too late is a mistake that many students make. We do interviews and send out acceptance letters well before the summer begins. Make sure you're in the running by getting in your application! It's a great way to enjoy your spring semester knowing that you have summer employment with a great company already secured.

WHAT TYPES OF POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE?

Various departments are participating in the 2026 Internship Program! Whether your field is in civil engineering, social media marketing, public relations, airport management, HR, Food and Retail, and maintenance operations. Scroll through the examples from 2025 below and check back to apply when the Internships are posted!

WANT TO LEARN MORE? Check out this video of our past interns as part of a special project discussing their experiences within the program!

WHO QUALIFIES?

Please note that each position is different, but the program is generally open to students who are degree-seeking (Associate, Bachelor, Masters) or recent graduates. Our program will give students hands-on experience, leadership development, exposure to senior leaders, and cross-functional teams.

DO I NEED A RESUME?

Yes. That's part of the experience beginning with the application process. Students submit resumes and can be chosen to next experience phone screens with hiring managers, and interviews to determine if the position is a good fit. If chosen, acceptance calls and letters are sent out and interns report to work in June to work through August.

WHAT TYPE OF WORK WILL I DO?

If selected, you are assigned to a team/manager who will provide you with assignments and/or projects to support throughout your internship. Your time at the Authority will allow you to build your skills, increase your career insight, and have an enjoyable work experience. You will be able to network and market yourself for potential future positions inside and outside of the Authority.

This is a terrific opportunity to receive real-world work experience and gain a greater understanding of prospective career paths. The door is open to you to develop new levels of understanding, knowledge, and skills.

AND IT'S NOT ALL WORK!

Almost every week, interns come together as a group to tour the various DRBA facilities. No matter your assignment, you'll get a full experience of the various sites and areas involved in operating a Transportation Authority. From the ferry at Fort Delaware to the Cape May-Lewes Ferry and at various Delaware and New Jersey airports, interns learn the full spectrum of what it takes to keep people connecting between Delaware and New Jersey.

AVAILABLE OPENINGS – Internships below represent offerings in 2025 in the following areas.

Open student positions