Each semester, the Sustainability Office hires a co-op student to support the work of the sustainability officers and part time students to support individual projects or initiatives. Students from all academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
These positions can provide experience in communications, project planning and implementation, feasibility, student engagement, and data analysis.
Our student roles include:
We have also partnered with other internal departments to support sustainability focused student roles:
Interested in working on a sustainability project of your own? The Sustainable Hawk Fund awards up to $30,000 each year to students, staff, and faculty (up to $5,000 per project) to help bring your ideas to fruition on campus. Since its inception in 2015, the Sustainability Office has awarded over $180,000 to over 55 projects, some of which have since been adopted as programs by Laurier.
Laurier also offers a variety of programs designed to provide research, logistical, and technical support for students looking to create projects on campus. Whether it’s providing guidance and training, access to equipment, or connecting you to faculty or community groups, Laurier is dedicated to providing experiential learning opportunities to enhance your academic experience.
Check out the following resources to see how we can support you:
Connecting with likeminded students to promote sustainability and create initiatives on campus is a great way to demonstrate your school spirit and contribute to culture change on campus. Student-run clubs, groups, and councils help create dialogue on issues, advocate for change, and build networks. They provide peer-to-peer support, and they are always looking for new members! These groups offer positions for those who are looking to lead and those who are looking to participate.
