Administrative & Reception Intern

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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.

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Role Purpose

The Receptionist Intern supports the daily administrative and front-desk operations of the Monterrey GBS Center, helping create a professional, welcoming, and efficient office environment for employees, visitors, and external partners. This role contributes to office organization, visitor experience, process improvement, supplier coordination, and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) initiatives, while also promoting the use of digital tools and innovative technologies to enhance administrative processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support front-desk and reception activities, ensuring a positive and professional first impression for visitors and employees.
• Welcome visitors, manage visitor logs, and assist with meeting room coordination.
• Assist with the setup, organization, and maintenance of office administration systems and documentation.
• Provide administrative support to ensure smooth day-to-day office operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate communication and operational efficiency within the office.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative workflows and support the implementation of more efficient processes.
• Assist the office administrator in coordinating with external suppliers, including follow-up on orders, deliveries, and service needs.
• Support the structure and coordination of the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) committee and office safety brigades.
• Help communicate and reinforce office safety standards, policies, and best practices.
• Propose and support initiatives that leverage AI, digital tools, and automation to improve office administration and user experience.
• Maintain accurate records, trackers, and administrative files as needed.
• Support additional office and administrative projects assigned by the supervisor.

Education Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in:Business Administration, International Business, Human Resources or a related field
• Intermediate to advanced level of English is preferred.
• Availability to complete the internship according to business needs.

Desired Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer service mindset with a friendly and professional attitude.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proactive approach and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Interest in office administration, workplace experience, and safety processes.
• Digital skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Interest in using AI tools and technology to improve administrative tasks.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.