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Corporate Events Associate

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Date: Dec 21, 2024

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 65812

 

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 

Scope of Position

Performs administrative support duties for a department/plant/division within prescribed time frames. Participates in projects to improve overall administrative efficiency

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist the team with assigned corporate events, following established policies and procedures to fulfill customer expectations
  • Collaborate with both internal and external vendors, including media, IT, Global Security, Corporate Aviation, and external vendors/venues such as the Corning Museum of Glass, to ensure the delivery of high-quality events
  • Help with travel arrangements, including hotel and ground transportation, and also act as a secondary planner for logistics
  • Support the team with administrative duties such as conference room management, printing event materials, creating event diagrams and layouts
  • Offer systems administration support to enhance the organization's operational effectiveness, utilizing the department's technology platforms (i.e., SharePoint, room scheduling tool, Microsoft Office 365)
  • Collaborate with vendors to process orders, balance accounts, and aid in the submission of expense reports
  • Participate in the department's time tracking and metrics program to promote continuous enhancement in process efficiency and effectiveness
  • Uphold strict confidentiality of information obtained during the coordination and support of meeting and event logistics
  • Up to 5% domestic travel 

Experiences/Education - Required

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 
  • Some event planning experience preferred
  • 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
  • Strong project management skills
  • Strong customer satisfaction focus

Desired & Soft Skills

  • M365 Office  
  • 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

 

 

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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