Posting Start Date
November 12, 2025
Posting End Date
January 30, 2026
Position Number
80001539
Hourly Rate
$18.00
Employment Type
Full Time
Building Location:
Central Office Building
Building Street
700 S. Eisenhower Boulevard
Building City
Middletown
Building State
Pennsylvania (US-PA)
Building Zip Code
17057
Work Schedule
Hybrid
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, opened on October 1, 1940, is known as “America’s First Superhighway”! Our mission is to operate a safe, reliable, customer-valued toll road system that supports national mobility and commerce. The PTC operates a 565-mile system with over 205 million transactions annually. Together, we are building the highway of the future.

Pennsylvania Residency Is Required For Summer Employment.
Job Purpose and Summary

The Summer Communications Intern program involves training and assignments designed to develop proficiency and gain operational knowledge in the Communications & Marketing programs of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC). An employee in this position works with higher-level professionals to acquire an understanding of established procedures, practices, and methods. Employees receive instruction through demonstrations and participation in projects, performing increasingly more difficult duties as the familiarization period progresses. Close supervision is provided by a higher-level staff member who will assign projects, give preliminary instructions, and review work.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities
Participates in an on-the-job training program designed to develop practical proficiency in Communications & Marketing related programs.

Assists with the research, development, review and/or edit of communications materials.

Assists with implementation of communications plans in support of the organization’s overall priorities.

Assists with internal and external events including planning, production, pre/post communications, and day-of logistics.

Provides day-to-day support to colleagues on departmental projects.

Drafts social media posts in line with social marketing strategies.

Participates in marketing tasks, campaigns, and programs to promote a positive image and keep the public informed of PTC programs and activities.

Assists with production of publications, videos, and the development of web content.

Attends Trainings, Meetings, And Other Events As Required.

Uses situational awareness to anticipate and prevent accidents.

Performs related duties as assigned as per college internship program requirements.

Qualifications

Currently enrolled in the sophomore, junior, or senior year of a post-secondary educational program majoring in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field.

Competencies

Attention to Detail

Communication Proficiency

Creativity

Customer Service

Flexibility

Motivated

Reliability

Teamwork Orientation

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Position demands include frequent speaking, writing, and reading reports. Position requires frequent work at a computer utilizing business programs and PTC specific operating systems. Position requires occasional travel and/or fieldwork with exposure to roadway traffic. Occasionally works outside of normal business hours.

Office environment with low levels of noise, adequate lighting, and comfortable temperature. Field environment may include exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable conditions. Physical environment is generally safe, but safety equipment or precautions must be followed in field conditions.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent(s) within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of the employee(s) assigned to this job. Management has the discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact the Human Resources Department by calling 717-831-7378.