Steward Roles

Stewards are coordination roles that keep the cell functioning. They are not leaders in a hierarchical sense — they are facilitators who hold specific responsibilities.

Core Steward Roles

Segment Leads

Responsibility: Coordinate activities within ONE segment only.

• Manage the segment’s Signal group
• Onboard new members to the segment (after vetting)
• Match volunteers to needs within the segment
• Ensure segment members follow security practices

Visibility: Only their own segment members. Does not know members of other segments.

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Logistics Coordinators

Responsibility: Match needs to resources across the cell without knowing identities.

• Receive requests (anonymized or minimal info)
• Route requests to appropriate segment leads
• Track capacity without tracking people
• Identify gaps in coverage

Visibility: Sees segment leads, sees request types — does NOT see member identities or operational details.

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Onboarding Stewards

Responsibility: Vet and train new members before they join a segment.

• Conduct initial conversations with prospects
• Verify vouching from existing members
• Deliver security training
• Assign to appropriate segment after probationary period

Visibility: Knows new prospects and their vouchers only. Does not have ongoing access to segment membership.

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Communications Steward

Responsibility: Maintain secure communication infrastructure.

• Set up and manage Signal groups
• Ensure proper group permissions and settings
• Respond to security incidents (compromised devices, etc.)
• Train members on communication security

Visibility: Knows group structure — does NOT participate in operational discussions.

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Steward Principles

1. Stewards Are Servants, Not Bosses

Stewardship is responsibility, not authority. Stewards facilitate; they don’t command.

2. Stewards Know Other Stewards

For coordination, stewards may know each other. This is a limited exception to segment isolation.

     Segment Lead ←→ Logistics Coordinator
           ↑                  ↑
           └──────────────────┘
              (Know each other)

     Segment Members ✗ Other Segment Members
              (Do NOT know each other)

3. Stewards Can Be Removed

If a steward violates principles, the cell can remove them. No one is irreplaceable.

4. Rotate When Possible

Concentrated knowledge is concentrated risk. Where practical, rotate steward roles.

Becoming a Steward

Stewards emerge from trusted members who:

1. Have been active in a segment for significant time (6+ months suggested)
2. Demonstrate commitment to security practices
3. Are vouched for by multiple existing members
4. Complete additional steward training
5. Are confirmed by existing stewards

This is not a promotion — it’s accepting additional responsibility.

Steward Security

Stewards hold more knowledge than regular members. Extra precautions:

• Stewards should have the strongest device security
• Stewards should use separate devices for coordination if possible
• Stewards should have a succession plan (who takes over if they’re unavailable)
• Stewards should regularly audit their own access (do I need to know this?)

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