Adventure Readiness Specialist

Rivian; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 28,791 - 32,952; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Seasonal Adventure Readiness Specialist in Washington. You will be on the front lines during peak periods, helping the Service team keep Rivian vehicles ready and owners on their adventures.

This 6‑month rotation provides hands‑on learning across service roles and professional growth within Rivian. You’ll work alongside technicians, parts staff, and service advisors, gaining exposure to Pre‑Delivery Inspection tasks, tool usage, and customer interactions while exploring

Qualifications

• Hands-on environment experience valued; automotive experience preferred.
• Strong desire to learn and a passion for working with your hands.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and process incoming vehicle inventory and ensure readiness.
• Assist technicians with basic repairs under supervision and support tools readiness.
• Serve as a friendly first contact, greet owners, and support parts handling.
• Participate in the TRAIL program and Rivian Learning Network modules.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Hands-on experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

About Rivian

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions‑free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Role Summary

As a seasonal Adventure Readiness Specialist, you are a critical part of the Rivian Service team during our peak seasonal period, helping us provide seamless care that keeps owners focused on their adventure and their Rivians ready for the journey ahead. During our seasonal surges in delivery and service demand, you’ll be on the front lines, helping our team navigate the high‑volume peaks and ensure every owner’s journey continues uninterrupted. This temporary role is also an exciting entry point, offering an expected 6‑month, hands‑on, rotational development experience that provides a comprehensive overview of our entire service operation. While this is a seasonal, temporary role, it will allow you to build skills that can prepare you for a potential future career as a Technician, Service Advisor, or Parts Advisor.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle & Site Operations:
  • Receive, inspect, and process incoming vehicle inventory.
  • Maintain the quality and delivery readiness of our vehicles through washing, detailing, and charging.
  • Manage vehicle logistics, including lot organization, shuttling vehicles, and secure key management.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and highly organized service center environment, adhering to 5S principles.
• Service Production Support:
  • Assist technicians with basic vehicle repairs, focusing on Pre‑Delivery Inspection (PDI) tasks and Express Lane work.
  • Learn to safely use basic hand tools and power tools under direct supervision.
  • Support the workshop by maintaining tool and equipment readiness.
• Front‑of‑House & Parts Support:
  • Act as a friendly and professional first point of contact, assisting with greeting owners and creating a welcoming environment.
  • Shadow Service Advisors to learn how to document customer concerns and navigate our work order systems.
  • Assist the Parts team with receiving, stocking, and organizing parts, and fulfilling basic parts requests for technicians.
• Training & Career Development:
  • Participate in our TRAIL program – a guided path through hands‑on learning, technical training, and professional growth.
  • Receive mentorship and on‑the‑job training across multiple service roles.
  • Complete Rivian Learning Network (RLN) modules.
  • Explore pathways into long‑term roles like Service Technician, Service Advisor, or Parts Advisor.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or other recognized high school equivalency credential preferred.
• Experience in a hands‑on environment is valued (e.g., retail, hospitality, warehousing, basic mechanical work). At least one year of direct automotive experience is preferred.
• A strong desire to learn, a high degree of adaptability, and a passion for working with your hands.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Must be at least 21 years old and possess a valid driver’s license with no driving‑related suspensions or revocation of Driver’s License (within a 3‑5 year period).
• Ability to work a flexible 40‑hour week, which may include varied shifts, weekends, and holidays. Physical exertion may be required to perform occupational tasks (sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, carrying, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 50 lbs.).
• Frequent use of hands for purposes of grasping and using tools correctly, entering data, writing communications, or calling customers or internal partners.
• Ability to see, read, and interpret documents such as governmental regulations, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions or schematics.

Pay Disclosure

The hourly range for this role is $20.90–23.92 for Washington based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability insurance, and long‑term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full‑time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part‑time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.