Live and Work Remote in Riley County
Total Incentive
$7,000
Description
Come Join us in Riley County!
Beauty + Brains in the Heartland
Manhattan and the broader Riley County offer remote workers a rare combination of focus, connection, and balance. Anchored by Kansas State University, the community brings a steady flow of ideas, events, and highly engaged people that help remote workers stay intellectually connected. At the same time, daily life is simpler—no long commutes, more space to create an ideal home setup, and immediate access to the Flint Hills for an easy reset after work. It’s a place where you can stay productive and engaged while building a more sustainable, enjoyable day-to-day life.
Say hello to Allison, your Riley County connection! She’s passionate about helping others discover what makes Riley County such a wonderful place to live and work—and she’s here to make you feel right at home from day one.
Your Welcome Package
Get ready to feel at home in Riley County! We've put together a package that makes your move not just easier—but way more exciting:
💰 Financial Support makes the move to Riley County more accessible, with a $5,000 cash incentive to help ease the transition and get established.
🤝 Professional Networking & Career Growth helps you quickly plug into the local economy, with access to Business After Hours and Young Professionals events that connect you with peers, mentors, and community leaders.
🎓 Community & Cultural Access introduces you to the best of life in Riley County through the Kansas State “Community Scholar” designation, offering invitations to signature events at places like Kansas State University, the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art, and McCain Auditorium.
❤️ Community Engagement & Belonging ensures you don’t just move to Riley County - you become part of it, with built-in opportunities to meet people, build relationships, and feel at home from day one.
This program is sponsored by Riley County and The State of Kansas.
Curious to learn more about the Riley County community? Check out our community page below!
Am I eligible?
Riley County, KS is currently recruiting remote workers who:
Are employed full-time and able to relocate while retaining their current position, or
Are self-employed and able to relocate while retaining their current clients/portfolio
Have an annual household income of at least $55,000
Are 18 years or older
Currently reside outside of Kansas
Must relocate primary residence to Riley County within 6 months
In order to be considered by Riley County, you must provide proof of the above eligibility criteria
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Living in Riley County
Learn about where you could live, before you get there. The below Places are eligible relocation destinations for this Program.
We’ve helped 4,000+ people move since 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MakeMyMove?
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