Tradeshow Project Facilitator

Tradeshow Project Facilitator

Date: Jun 12, 2026

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 75720

**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

Results-driven position with project management responsibility to plan and execute small to medium scale tradeshows, as well as support for internal events. Position will work with department manager and team members, as well as internal customers, staff groups, and external vendors. Support projects, as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute small-to-medium scale tradeshows, while adhering to established policies and processes to meet customer requirements.

• Responsible for overall planning, shipping, on-site execution, budget tracking, and post-show follow up, as well as contingency and risk assessment planning.

• Construct/assemble tradeshow booths from modular properties for pre-show walkthroughs and when on-site. Ability to supervise others to do so, in accordance with local labor laws while on show site, when necessary.

• Support internal events and setups.

• Be a key contributor for internal projects of varying complexities.

• Contribute to department time tracking and metrics program to drive continuous improvement in process efficiency and effectiveness.

• Utilize the Exhibit Force platform for inventory management when utilizing property for show use.

• Support team members when necessary.

• Develop professional working relationships with team, customer base and vendors.

• Leverage department technology platforms (i.e. SharePoint, MSFT Teams, FORMS, OneDrive), for tradeshow and department assignments.

• Identify and implement improvement opportunities.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Associates Degree

• Effective project management skills with attention to detail

• Excellent computer skills with focus on Microsoft 365. Ability to quickly learn other platforms

• Prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks concurrently, while meeting deadlines

• Professionally handle stressful situations

• Manage customers’ expectations and requests; be solutions oriented

• High level of integrity and confidentiality

• Execute as a high-performance individual contributor, while also being a team player

• Interact professionally with varying levels leadership

• Adapt to constant change, be flexible

• Customer focused

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to stand/be on feet for extended periods of time

• Lift up to 50 lbs and operate basic hand tools

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

• Tradeshow or event planning experience

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $63,000.00 - $86,625.00 assuming full time status. 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.

**A job that shapes a life. **

**Corning offers you the total package. **

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.

• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.

• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.

• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

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.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at.

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