Sustainability Stewards
Students promoting sustainability on campus.
The Sustainability Stewards are sustainability student leaders moving NC State to a brighter, stronger and more sustainable future. Their mission is to fulfill the vision of a more sustainable campus, community and world by encouraging individuals to adopt more sustainable practices.
Supported by the University Sustainability Office, the Sustainability Stewards host workshops, presentations and campus events to cultivate environmental, social and economic responsibility.
Become a Steward
The Stewards program works to develop and help its participants both professionally and personally. The Stewards meet weekly as teams, charged with creating and implementing sustainable initiatives for the campus.
The following qualifications make strong candidates for this program:
Expectations
- Must attend weekly meetings on Mondays 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
- Actively participate in service learning experiences and volunteer opportunities.
- Work in work teams to plan and implement initiatives.
- Create and facilitate educational workshops.
- Conduct quarterly class presentations.
- Assist the Sustainability Office and host various campus events.
- Attend monthly one-on-one meetings with your Team Coordinator.
- Attend fall retreat in August and mid-year retreat in January.
Requirements
- Must be a graduate or undergraduate student at NC State University
- Must be able to participate for a full academic year
- Enthusiastic and knowledgeable about sustainability
- Personal accountability, communication skills, creativity, organization skills
- Experience balancing multiple tasks, identifying and solving problems, and working collaboratively with team members
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to present to small groups, correspond respectfully with campus partners, write grant proposals, and share project outcomes
See Yourself As A Sustainability Steward?
Applications for the Spring semester are now closed. Interviews will take place soon, and selected members will be notified before the semester ends. Membership will begin in Fall 2025.
Applications open each fall for incoming and transfer students and again in the spring for all students. Complete this interest form to be notified when the applications reopen.
Meet the Stewards
“This program has not only shaped my role on campus and the impact I have on the environment, but it has shaped me as a person and the steps that I take to be more sustainable. I truly feel like I am making a difference with this organization.“
-Former Steward
