NEW CASTLE, Del. - Today, Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) officials announced the return of its summer internship program, which provides university and college students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional work environment during the summer of 2026. Encompassing a 10-week summer commitment, the internship is comprised of on-the-job experience, project and leadership development, involvement with senior leaders, and cross-functional team experiences.

“We’re excited to offer this innovative program again this year,” said Joel V. Coppadge, Executive Director of the DRBA.  “Prospective candidates will be challenged with practical assignments and specific projects in several areas of interest.  It’s a great opportunity to learn more about a prospective career path while working and contributing to such a unique organization.”

“Our internship program not only provides that up-and-coming professional with an important addition to the résumé,” Coppadge added. “It also provides insight into whether that particular career is something the individual wants to pursue.”  Since the program started in 2012, more than 80 students from Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and other states have successfully completed the internship program at the bi-state agency.

Internships are available in the following departments: Airports, Communications/Public Relations, Executive Administration, Hospitality/Food & Retail, Human Resources, ITS/Networking, Social Media/Marketing, Maintenance Facilities, and Police. Prospective candidates must submit their application/résumé at www.drba.net no later than Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The internship program, which begins on Monday, June 1, 2026, concludes on Friday, August 7, 2026. The Authority’s paid internship offers undergraduate students $16/hour while graduate program students are paid $18/hour for a 40-hour work week.

About the Delaware River and Bay Authority 
The DRBA, a bi-state governmental agency created by Compact in 1962, owns and operates the Delaware Memorial Bridge, the Cape May- Lewes Ferry, and the Forts Ferry Crossing.  The DRBA also manages two airports in New Jersey (Millville Executive Airport and Cape May Airport) and three in Delaware (Wilmington Airport, Civil Air Terminal and Delaware Airpark). All DRBA operating revenues are generated through the bridge, ferry and airport facilities.  For more information, visit www.drba.net.