Community Development Intern Jobs in Newfield, NY

Requisition Number: 77863

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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.​    

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The global Information Technology (IT) Function is leading efforts to align IT and Business Strategy, leverage IT investments, and optimize end to end business processes and associated information integration technologies.  Through these efforts, IT helps to improve the competitive position of Corning's businesses through IT enabled processes.  IT also delivers Information Technology applications, infrastructure, and project services in a cost efficient manner to Corning worldwide.

Position Summary

The intern will join the Product & Experience team, supporting Agile delivery and product operations. This opportunity provides practical experience facilitating team ceremonies, tracking delivery metrics, partnering with a Product Owner, and helping a cross-functional team organize work and deliver value for customers.

Program Perks

• Competitive salaries
• Assistance with housing and travel
• Meaningful project and final project presentation

Intern Activities

• Social and networking opportunities
• Weekly tech talks
• Community involvement

Key Responsibilities

• Support planning and facilitation of Agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, planning sessions, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Assist the team with organizing, tracking, and following up on commitments and action items.
• Develop and maintain team metrics, dashboards, and status reporting.
• Partner with the Product Owner and team members to support backlog readiness and delivery planning.
• Help identify impediments, risks, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Document meeting outcomes, decisions, processes, and working agreements.
• Support stakeholder communication and preparation of project or product updates.
• Contribute to a collaborative, transparent, and improvement-focused team environment.

Requirements

• Student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Analytics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to learn new technologies, processes, and business concepts quickly.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, organized, and willing to take initiative and learn.
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or project experience with Agile, Scrum, product management, or project coordination.
• Prior Scrum Master experience or certification is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with Power BI or similar reporting tools is helpful.
• Strong organization, facilitation, communication, and follow-through skills.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience supporting meaningful Digital & IT work.
• Exposure to enterprise technologies, business processes, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Professional development, networking, and experience communicating project outcomes.

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.  

Corning offers you the total package.  

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To request an accommodation, please contact us at accommodations@corning.com.