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Manager, Community Impact & Investment, Economic Development

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Date: Mar 28, 2025

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 67811

 

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.  

 

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 

Role Purpose

To assist Corning Community Impact & Investment achieve its goals with particular focus on childcare, and downtown development.

Areas of Responsiblity

 

I. CHILD CARE
Manage the grant funding process for the dependent care fund including managing the annual request process, quarterly payments, and building relationships with program directors and in some cases their boards. Requires knowledge of financial model for each program and impact of Corning funding. Keep current on infant/toddler supply and demand situation and assist in implementing expansion plans. Lead effort to build new capacity when appropriate. Serve as consultant on childcare models to other local companies and as liaison to state offices when needed.

 

II. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
Support local economic development by working with developers, lending institutions and business owners to ensure the community remains vibrant, economically sound, and attractive to Corning employees and their families. Activities include but are not limited to business retention strategies, recruitment, assistance with business models, connection to financing alternatives, and gap-closing funding from Community Impact & Investment.

 

III. EDUCATION
Work with area educational institutions which are highly utilized by Corning employee families – Corning-Painted Post High School Learning Center and GST STEM Academy to facilitate job shadows, internships, classroom connections between Corning Incorporated and students.

 

IV. BOARD SERVICE

Serve on community boards which are important to Corning economic development priorities as needed

 

V. DUAL CAREER PLACEMENT SUPPORT

Support Corning Incorporated employee recruitment as part of the dual career concierge program. This includes meeting with prospective employees and their partners to understand employment needs and then leveraging local professional networks to help create opportunities for interviews and/or employment.

Experiences/Education - Required

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Ability to build relationships with community partners
  • Adept at working independently and in ambiguous situations
  • Able to achieve objectives in a collaborative way and comfortable sharing or ceding credit to others
  • Strong basic financial skills (forecasting, budgeting, ability to read P&L’s and balance sheets)
  • Capable in Microsoft office suite applications
  • Good written and verbal communication skills

 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

 


The range for this position is $146,457.00 - $201,379.00 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.

 

 

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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