Human Resources Intern

HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN 

Location: Delaware Memorial Bridge, New Castle, DE 

Hourly Rate: 

$16.00 (Undergraduate Student)

$18.00 (Graduate Program Students) 

Opening Date: December 17, 2025 

Closing Date: February 17, 2026 

I. POSITION SUMMARY

This position will assist the Human Resources (HR) department with day-to-day activities. This internship will give the intern valuable, real-world HR experience in the areas of administration, employment law, employee relations, labor relations, talent acquisition (TA), training, and benefits. 

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Assists in the administrative requirements of all HR functions and performs related duties as required and assigned. 

• Assist the HR department in implementing HR policies and procedures. Assignment may include but not limited to: Assisting with skill database, help with implementation and refining of some report functions

• Participate in HR planning meetings, help test and refine HR Metrics. 

• Help build functional and technical requirements for potential TA software RFP for skills database Work on internal applicant referral program 

• Assists with miscellaneous special projects as needed such as compensation, benefits, and employee relations and compliance 

• Prepares general correspondence and spreadsheets in support of human resources activities 

• Provides routine information to applicants and employees; may assist employees in completing various employment documents 

• Works in teams with entire HR department to solve problems and complete projects as required and assigned 

• Provide the highest level of customer service and professionalism to all internal and external customers 

• Develop formal presentation (Power Point) of summer experience and present at HR Managers meeting at the end of the program. 

III. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

• Generalized knowledge of HR functions 

• Must be able to maintain the confidentiality of HR documents and other personal information 

• Effective oral and written communication skills 

• MS Office skills, emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint 

• Ability to provide superior customer service to everyone by responding in a courteous and efficient manner 

IV. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• At least a Junior, recent college graduate, or 1st year master’s candidate in HR, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related discipline with intent on pursuing a career in Human Resources. Classroom or real-world exposure to analytics preferred. 

V. LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 

• Valid driver’s license 

VI. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Subject to a background check and pre-employment drug test 

• Delaware River and Bay Authority require all employees to have direct deposit with a financial institution to receive their bi-weekly pay 

If you are interested in applying for this position please complete the on-line application at www.drba.net. In addition, please attach a resume to the completed application. 

The Delaware River & Bay Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). www.drba.net