Environmental Intern- Summer 2027

Corning•Town of Erwin, NY

9d•$42,510 - $82,810

About The Position

Corning’s Environmental Intern supports the development and delivery of environmental training programs and participates in environmental incident investigations and associated corrective and preventive actions. The intern takes part in site-specific environmental inspections and audits, including developing and closing related actions, and supports new and ongoing environmental programs, processes, inspections, and improvements at directorate and divisional levels. With guidance, the intern leads agreed-upon projects throughout the internship to help the environmental compliance department meet its goals and objectives. This opportunity is suited to a junior-level or higher undergraduate student in a technical environmental program; an engineering degree is preferred. The role calls for effective communication and presentation, time management, problem-solving, sound decision-making, reliability, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. The intern must be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2027, from May through August, and must have a graduation date of December 2027 or later. The intern should be interested in working for Corning after graduation if offered a full-time opportunity and be willing to work at the posted job location. The position does not support immigration sponsorship. The pay range is $1,635 to $3,185 biweekly. Starting pay is determined based on geographic location, the nature of the position, and year in school. Program perks include housing assistance and travel reimbursement, with social and networking events, volunteer opportunities, and community involvement activities.

Requirements

Be a junior-level or higher undergraduate in a technical environmental program; an engineering degree is preferred.
Have effective communication and presentation skills.
Handle time and resources effectively to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
Be reliable and detail-oriented.
Be able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Have sound problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Have a high level of discretion.
Be available for 10 weeks during Summer 2027 (May–August 2027).
Have a graduation date of December 2027 or later.
Be interested in working for Corning after graduation if presented with a full-time job opportunity.
Be willing to work at the posted job location.

Nice To Haves

Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and SharePoint.
Project management experience.
An engineering degree.

Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of environmental training programs.
Participate in environmental incident investigations and related corrective and preventive actions.
With guidance, lead agreed-upon projects for the duration of the internship to help the environmental compliance department meet its goals and objectives.
Support the development and implementation of new environmental programs and processes at directorate and divisional levels.
Participate in site-specific environmental inspections and audits, including developing and timely closing related actions.
Support environmental programs, inspections, and improvements.