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.

1) Supply Chain Coordinator
Responsibilities:

• Purchase products and materials that go into van conversions

• Check mail and maintain inventory, mindfully working towards lean operations

• Create itemized invoices before clients pick up their vans.

• Answer the phone first and direct calls.

• Gather data, calculate charges and fees, and create invoices for billing purposes to clients

• Calculate costs for services and review costs of products to keep up to date margins

• Verify the accuracy of billing data, correcting any errors

• Perform light bookkeeping work, which may include entering data and maintaining records, invoices, and supporting documents of amounts due for services rendered

• Contact customers to obtain, verify, and update account information when necessary

• Create and update SOP’s as new procedures are developed

• Perform other related duties, as assigned

• Bonus: Work well with hands/tools and can perform van building tasks. This position does not require building, but it is encouraged to take on installs when appropriate. This builds a more intimate knowledge of our build process and helps when we are in our busiest season.

• Bonus: Create content for our web store. A keen eye for writing product descriptions and presenting our offers on our website.

• Bonus: Sales. Travel to trade shows and events, bringing in new clients and quoting projects.

Experience:

• Prior knowledge of the van industry preferred

• Previous experience in billing and/or purchasing preferred

• College diploma required

• Ability to solve problems as they arise

• Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new software. GSuite and specifically Sheets is a must.

• Must have time management skills, organizational skills, multitasking skills, and detail oriented

• Able to stay focused on tasks and can work well under pressure

• Excellent communication skills including active listening and attentiveness

• Knowledge and willingness of, or ability to learn, a product, service, or area of customer service specialization

Job Details:

• Full-Time

• Four-week trial period

• Starting pay is based on experience

• General Work hours between Monday-Friday 8am-3pm

This position is paid hourly, and you would be expected to be present at the shop in Hood River at least 4 days a week. Some tasks could be completed from home.

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.

2) Electrical and Diagnostics Tech

As a diag tech, you will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing electrical, wiring, and mechanics on vans. This job crosses over into an installer and fabrication, and you will work on both new and used vans. We are looking primarily for someone with electrical and automotive experience with a positive attitude and ready 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

• 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 2 years of experience in a professional setting in electrical or automotive

• Proficient knowledge of electrical and plumbing systems

• Proficient knowledge in electrical

• 12v off grid systems

• 120v standards

• Heating systems

• Technology savvy, comfortable using Google software products and Trello

• Track and consolidate data as needed

• Manage Inventory 

• Minimum college degree or relevant trade school

• Clean driving record

Job Details:

• Full-Time

• Four-week trial period

• Starting pay is based on experience

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

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.

3) 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

• 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

• Four-week trial period

• Starting pay is based on experience

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

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.