Corporate Events Specialist

Corporate Events Specialist

** Date:
** May 22, 2026

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* Location:

** Corning, NY, US, 14831

** Company:
** Corning

Requisition Number: 74132

** 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

** Role Purpose*
* The 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. In this role, you will work with company leaders to design, plan, execute, and complete post event follow up for key company events (virtual, hybrid, or in-person). Special projects, as assigned.

** Key Responsibilities*
* · Plan and execute assigned corporate events in alignment with established policies and processes, ensuring customer expectations are met or exceeded.

· Oversee all aspects of event logistics, including planning, onsite execution, and post-event follow-up.

· Collaborate with a range of internal and external partners, including Corporate Food Services, Media Services, IT, Global Security, Corporate Aviation, and venues such as the Corning Museum of Glass, to deliver high-quality events.

· Manage travel arrangements for assigned events, including flights, ground transportation, and itineraries.

· Administer event budgets effectively to maximize value for the company and event participants.

· Build and maintain professional relationships with internal customers and vendors.

· Coordinate with procurement to manage existing suppliers (hotels, transportation, etc.) and negotiate contracts with service vendors.

· Contribute to departmental time tracking and metrics to drive ongoing process improvement and efficiency.

· Utilize the M365 to develop and manage event registration tools, onsite apps, and other essential event deliverables.

· Use department technology platforms (such as SharePoint, and room scheduling tools) to manage event-related activities and documentation.

· Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive information acquired through event support.

· Key Decision Areas:

· Collaborate with key partners to develop and deliver impactful events.

· Apply and adhere to established processes and protocols throughout event lifecycle.

· Determine appropriate resources required to successfully complete projects.

· Demonstrate fiscal responsibility in all aspects of event management.

· Continuously seek and implement opportunities for process and service improvement.

** Experiences/Education - Required*
* · Bachelor's degree required.

· Minimum of 3+ years of event planning experience

· Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

· Solutions-oriented approach to managing customer expectations…