Job Description

Requisition Number: 64237

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

Corning’s businesses are ever evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, and automotive markets.

We are changing the world with: 

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science. For more than 170 years, Corning has applied its unparalleled expertise in specialty glass, ceramics, and optical physics to develop products that have created new industries and transformed people’s lives. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in R&D, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and close collaboration with customers to solve tough technology challenges. Corning is one of Fast Company's 2021 Most Innovative Companies as well as one of Forbes ‘Best Employers by State’ in New York and North Carolina.

Scope of Position: Corporate Events is a team of event professionals who use strategic project management and solutions-oriented customer service to plan best in class events that support the company’s key initiatives and corporate calendar. The primary responsibility of the Corporate Events Associate is to provide support to the team in planning and executing events. This includes a wide range of activities, such as coordinating vendors, organizing logistics, managing budgets, communicating with key stakeholders, and assisting with event planning and execution. This role will also play a vital part in providing comprehensive support to the organization, focusing on administrative tasks and system maintenance.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Support team with assigned corporate events in adherence with established policies and processes to meet customer expectations.
• Partner with internal and external vendors, such as catering, media, IT, Global Security, Corporate Aviation, and external vendors/venues like the Corning Museum of Glass, to deliver high-quality events
• Support travel planning for hotel, restaurant reservations, and train to serve as backup for ground transportation travel logistics
• Support team with administrative tasks (i.e. conference room management, event materials printing, event diagrams and layouts, etc.)
• Provide systems administration support to enable the organization operations effectiveness, leveraging department technology platforms (i.e., SharePoint, room scheduling tool, Microsoft Office 365)
• Work with catering vendor to process banquet orders, reconcile accounts and assist in submission of expense reports
• Contribute to department time tracking and metrics program to drive continuous improvement in process efficiency and effectiveness
• Maintain strict confidentiality of information gained while coordinating and supporting meeting and event logistics

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 5% domestic travel

Hours of work/work schedule:

• Monday – Friday, standard business hours.
• May need to support evening or weekend events as needed.
• This is not a remote position.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Required Years and Area of Experience:

• Minimum of 1+ years of event planning experience

Required Skills:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• High-level of confidentiality
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and well in a team environment
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Familiarity with event planning software and other tools
• Strong project management skills
• Strong customer satisfaction focus

Desired Experience / Qualifications / Skills:

• M365 Office Soft Skills:
• Possess excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to make decisions
• Ability to adapt to constant change
• High level of integrity
• Must be able to professionally handle stressful situations and meet deadlines
• Active listening 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is  $36,254.00   -  $49,850.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

​ Corning Puts YOU First! 

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and personally to achieve your highest potential. All benefits begin as soon as you start your career at Corning. 

• Our monetary peer-to-peer recognition program is tied to our Values and celebrates you and your colleagues’ contributions. 
• Health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, mental health/substance use, fitness, and disease management programs.  
• Financial benefits include a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows steadily throughout your career. 
• Companywide bonus and attractive short- and long-term compensation programs are available based on your role and responsibilities.   
• Professional development programs help you grow and achieve your career goals.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com .

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