Solar Decathlon Assistant

General Information

Position Number: 900729

Department or Office: Solar Decathlon

Level: Level C (Specialist)

Hourly/Salaried: Hourly

Date Prepared: 02-03-2011

Student Employment Information

Work Study: Yes

Responsibilities

The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon challenges 20 collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. The winner of the competition is the team that best blends affordability, consumer appeal, and design excellence with optimal energy production and maximum efficiency. 

To this end, the Solar Decathlon Assistant is responsible for working on one or more areas of the project as assigned: Communications (Website, Outreach, Events, Fundraising); Construction (Cost Estimating, Scheduling, Safety, Transportation); and Design (Architecture, BIM, Landscape, Engineering).