Corporate Sustainability Intern - Summer 2027

Scope of Position

The summer Corporate Sustainability Intern position is part of the corporate global sustainability and climate initiatives core and extended team, responsible for reducing Corning's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and helping keep global warming below 1.5 °C. Corning aims to cut Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 30 % and Scope 3 emissions by 17.5 % by 2028, aligning with the Paris Climate Agreement and validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative.

Program Perks

• Competitive salary
• Assistance with housing and travel
• Meaningful project and final presentation
• Social and networking opportunities
• Weekly tech talks
• Community involvement

Key Responsibilities

• Lead data collection and analysis, engage internal subject‑matter experts, and use AI tools to draft and optimize sustainability data responses for key reporting programs.
• Align energy utilization and data approaches for materials produced.
• Build training and education materials for sustainability professionals.
• Support data collection and analysis from business units and manufacturing sites to generate insights and aid GHG accounting.
• Optimize tools to visualize and track sustainability progress, customer requirements, intel, and other stakeholder needs.
• Collaborate with Global Supply Management to quantify suppliers’ GHG emissions and identify reduction opportunities.
• Support resource efficiency, material utilization, and waste‑reduction initiatives.
• Present final work to the Sustainability Center of Excellence team at the internship’s conclusion.

Education and Experience

• Pursuing a BS or MS in environmental science, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Must be available for a 10‑week internship during Summer 2027 (May‑August 2027) with a graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Interest in working for Corning Incorporated after graduation, if offered a full‑time position.
• Willingness to work in person at the posted location.

Desired Skills

• Self‑motivated multidisciplinary team player eager to learn.
• Strong organizational, detail‑oriented, and communication skills (written and oral).
• Adaptable, creative, with a strong interest in sustainability, climate, environmental, and social issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge/experience in compiling and analyzing data sets.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following: materials science, critical materials/minerals, glassy materials, energy.
• Experience with Power BI, data visualization, Power Automation, and AI‑based tools.

Travel Requirements

No mandatory travel, though occasional visits to other Corning Valley facilities may be offered.

Hours of Work / Schedule

40 hours per week.

Pay

Biweekly salary range: $1,635.00 – $3,185.00, based on geographic location, position nature, and year in school.