Environmental Intern- Summer 2027

Location: Painted Post, NY, US

Requisition Number: 79248

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, automotive, and solar 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

Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Scope of Position

The intern helps develop and deliver environmental training programs and takes part in incident investigations and the related corrective and preventive actions. The intern also joins site-specific environmental inspections and audits, including developing and closing the resulting actions. The intern supports new environmental programs and processes at the directorate and divisional levels, as well as ongoing programs, inspections, and improvements. With guidance, the intern leads agreed-upon projects for the length of the internship. The role suits a junior-level or higher undergraduate in a technical environmental program, and an engineering degree is preferred. It calls for strong communication, time management, problem-solving, and discretion, and for the ability to work independently and on multidisciplinary teams.

Program Perks

Competitive salaries

Housing assistance

Travel reimbursement

Intern Activities

Social and networking events

Opportunities to volunteer

Community involvement

Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of environmental training programs

Participate in environmental incident investigation and corrective/preventative actions

With guidance, lead agreed-upon projects that will enable the environmental compliance department to meet its goals and objectives for the duration of the internship

Support the development and implementation of new environmental programs and processes at a directorate and divisional level

Participate in site-specific environmental inspections and audits, including the development and timely closure of related actions

Support environmental programs, inspections, and improvements

Requirements

Junior level (or higher) undergraduate in a technical environmental program; engineering degree preferred

Effective communication and presentation skills

Handles time and resources effectively to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities

Reliable and detail-oriented

Ability to perform work independently and in a multidisciplinary team

Sound problem solving and decision-making skills

High level of discretion

Must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2027 (May-August 2027) with a graduation date of December 2027 or later

Be interested in working for Corning, Inc after graduation, if presented with a full-time job opportunity.

Be willing to work at the posted job location

Desired Skills

Strong computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and SharePoint

Project management experience

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.

A job that shapes a life.

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.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [email protected].