Sustainability ambassadors will plan and implement outreach activities such as: 

• Organizing events of different scales 
• Tabling to engage students and community members 
• Hosting the OCA podcast “Work Your Values: How to Be Sustainable in Any Career” 
• Running social media campaigns 
• Writing articles for the OCA newsletter and website 
• Creating their own innovative project 

Ambassadors will attend in-person meetings at the OCA office every other week excluding breaks.  

Ambassadors will complete a series of introductory modules during the fall semester on topics related to climate science, climate solutions, and the social elements of climate action. 

Ambassadors will work 6-8 hours per week from September 3, 2024–May 2, 2025, excluding final exams and breaks. Training modules, meetings, and outreach activities all count towards this requirement 

Ambassadors will:

• Inspire the Rutgers community to create positive and meaningful change
• Have a behind-the-scenes view of climate action at Rutgers
• Learn more about the social and physical science of climate change
• Gain hands-on experience with planning and running events and programs
• Assist and learn from Office of Climate Action staff and partners
• Improve written and verbal communication skills
• Make new friends and be better connected to the Rutgers community

Additionally, ambassadors will receive a $3,000 stipend as compensation for their work and will have the opportunity to join the OCA Spring Break Service Trip to the School of Conservation free of cost.  

Requirements

• Applicants to the program must be current undergraduate students from Rutgers - New Brunswick through May 2025. 
• Ambassadors must be enrolled as full-time students for both fall and spring semesters. 
• Applicants must be available to work 6-8 hours per week from September 3, 2024–May 2, 2025, excluding final exams and breaks.
• For first-time applicants, preference will be given to rising sophomores and juniors. 

Preferred Skills and Qualities:

• Commitment to the three core values of Rutgers Climate Action: Climate Justice, Civic Responsibility, and Actionable Scholarship
• Positive energy and enthusiasm
• Willingness to learn and share information with peers
• Interest in learning from others perspectives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills