The Van Life Collective is looking for enthusiastic individuals who want to work hands-on designing and building camper vans for our clientele. We are the “collective” because everyone involved has brought unexpected knowledge, skills, ideas, and personality to the work we do. Put your knowledge and skills to use in a leading outdoor industry and work with an energizing crew that promotes a healthy work-play balance!

We are entering a time of year where we expect to slow down a bit. We are always looking ahead, and will be ramping up around March of 2025. We are always looking for both seasonal and year round employees.

Installer

As an Installer, you will be joining our team and be responsible for installing parts and kits on vans. Applying for the Installer position means you have experience using hand tools, power tools, and are willing to be trained on other shop equipment. Applicants should also have general mechanical, systems, and electrical knowledge. They should also have a positive attitude and want to join a team of van lifers, outdoor enthusiasts, and adventurers.

Responsibilities:

• Be present and ready to work while in the shop

• Have your own set of basic tools, including basic drills, sockets, and measurement devices.

• Be self-motivated and team oriented

• Flexible and adaptive; able to multi-task in response to time-sensitive and changing situations based on project needs

• Participate and contribute to group meetings/debriefs regarding weekly functions and future projects

• Complete daily and monthly shop duties (i.e. cleaning duties and general shop maintenance)

• Work efficiently and have great time management skills to meet SLA’s and project deadlines

• Able to learn and be open to receiving constructive advice

• Able to observe, follow, and understand safety protocols in a shop setting

• Be resilient, stay positive and solution oriented

• Have pride in your accomplishments

Experience:

• At least 1 year of experience in van build outs independently or in a professional setting 

• Fabricating and Installing VLC manufactured parts as well as externally sourced kits

• Proficient knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems

• Proficient knowledge in mechanical duties 

• Window, ceiling fans, heaters, and component installation as needed

• Electrical diagnostic and 12v battery systems

• Carpentry basics

• Glue/adhesion knowledge

• Metal cutting/grinding; modifying parts to fit

• Use of hand tools, power tools, and other shop equipment

• Repair, install, re-seal components as needed 

• Install, repair, and diagnose heating systems

• Technology savvy, comfortable using Google software products and Trello

• Track and consolidate data as needed

• Manage Inventory 

• Minimum High School/GED requirement

• Clean driving record

Job Details:

• Full-Time, Seasonal

• Four-week trial period

• Starting pay is based on experience

• General Work hours between Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

This position is paid hourly, and you would be expected to be present at the shop in Hood River 5 days a week.

We value life balance and do our best to honor flexible schedules and time off requests beyond the ordinary. We also approach our projects with teamwork and a “get it done well” attitude.

Please email jobs@thevanlifecollective.com with a resume and three references.