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HR Intern - Summer 2026

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Date: Sep 3, 2025

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 68112

 

The company built on breakthroughs. ​  
Join us.​                        

                                                      

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.  ​  

 

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward. ​  

 

​At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.​   

 

​Come break through with us.  



The global Human Resource (HR) Function provides an integrated talent management system that delivers a workforce that is Corning's competitive differentiator in the global marketplace.

HR provides service offerings that align solutions to business challenges by ensuring the programs are Effective, Efficient, Global, Scaleable, and Repeatable.  Corning’s Values are operationalized by the HR Function through the facilitation of Talent Management offerings, as well as programs and processes that aid in making Corning’s Values visible.

 

Scope of Position

  • Corning Incorporated is seeking students actively enrolled in ILR, and HR majors to assume intern roles in the Human Resource Function.  
  • The selected individuals will have the opportunity to work with Human Resource Directors/Managers in one of our business divisions or Centers of Excellences (COEs)
  • The interns will gain exposure to strategies, policies and processes within the HR function 
  • Specific project work will entail partnering with HR and Business leaders in one of the following areas, including but not limited to: Talent Management, Learning and Development, Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment, Legal/ER, Diversity Management, etc. This would provide the opportunity for you to apply your knowledge gained in your education program. A fair amount of analysis and formal presentations of work product will be required.

Program Perks

  • Competitive salaries
  • Assistance with housing and travel
  • Meaningful project and final project presentation

Intern Activities

  • Social and Networking Opportunities
  • Weekly tech talks
  • Community involvement

Requirements

  • Sophomore, Junior or Master’s level (completing 1st year ) in Industrial Labor Relations/Human Resource Management
  • Prior HR related work preferred

Desired Skills

  • Excellent communication skills: written and verbal
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Professional attitude and behavior
  • Ability to conduct data analysis through the use of MS Excel Spreadsheets
  • Comfortable with MS Word and PowerPoint

  • Knowledge in 

    • Industrial and Labor Relations Courses
    • Human Resource Courses
    • Employment Law Courses
    • Statistics and Accounting classes preferred

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.  


​The range for this position is $1,635.00 - $3,185.00 biweekly.  Starting pay for the successful applicant is prescribed based on geographic location, nature of position, and year in school.

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A job that shapes a life.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

 

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial, and career from day one

  • As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit that grows throughout your career.  We also offer a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions.  
  • Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, and disease management programs. 
  • Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives, align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well – when Corning wins, we all win.     
  • Getting paid for our work is important but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a peer-to-peer recognition program to celebrate success by recognizing colleagues who demonstrate above-and-beyond behaviors.  

 

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.


Nearest Major Market: Corning

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