Environmental Intern- Summer 2027

Environmental Intern- Summer 2027

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.