Corporate Events Coordinator

 

Requisition Number: 62309

 

Corning is vital to progress – in the industries we help shape and in the world we share.

 

We invent life-changing technologies using materials science. Our scientific and manufacturing expertise, boundless curiosity, and commitment to purposeful invention place us at the center of the way the world interacts, works, learns, and lives.

 

Our sustained investment in research, development, and invention means we’re always ready to solve the toughest challenges alongside our customers. 

 

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, and automotive 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 life
•    Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences 
•    Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation 

 

Scope of Position:

Corporate Events is a team of event professionals who use strategic project management and solutions-oriented customer service to plan best in class events that support the company’s key initiatives and corporate calendar. The Corporate Events Coordinator will primarily assist events team members to support high-profile company events (virtual, hybrid, or in-person) and manage team administrative processes. As assigned, the coordinator role may be asked to design, plan, execute, and complete post event follow up for smaller or lower profile company events. Special projects, as assigned.

 

Day to Day Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• Partner with internal and external vendors, such as Catering, Media Services, IT, Global Security, Corporate Aviation, and external vendors/venues like the Corning Museum of Glass, to deliver high-quality events.
• Support travel planning for assigned events (i.e., flights, ground transportation, itineraries). Train to serve as backup for travel coordinator role.
• Under supervision, support work with internal procurement to manage existing suppliers (i.e. hotels, transportation) and negotiate contracts with variety of service vendors.
• Contribute to department time tracking and metrics program to drive continuous improvement in process efficiency and effectiveness.
• Create, launch and monitor registration tools, onsite apps and other deliverables for assigned events. Leverage department technology platforms (i.e., SharePoint, room scheduling tool, Microsoft Office 365) for event and department assignments.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of information gained while supporting meetings.
• Key Decision Areas:
  • Apply established processes and protocols.
  • Determine resources necessary to complete projects.
  • Practice fiscal responsibility.
  • Identify and implement improvement opportunities.

 

 

Location/Work schedule/Travel Requirements:

• Corning HQ (This is not a remote position)
• Monday – Friday, standard business hours.
  • May need to support evening or weekend events as needed.
• Up to 5% domestic travel

 

Required Education and Area of Experience:

• Minimum of HS Diploma; Bachelor’s preferred
• Minimum of 1+ years of event planning experience

 

Required Skills:

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Manage customers’ expectations and requests; be solutions oriented
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a diverse employee group and across all levels of management
• Strong project management skills
• Strong customer focus

 

Desired Experience / Qualifications / Skills:

• M365 Office 

 

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

 

The range for this position is $42,663.00 - $58,662.00.  Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, pension plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

 

​Corning Puts YOU First! 

We are committed to supporting your health, financial, career development, and life goals as you grow professionally and