Find Your Next Job in Salina
Total Incentive
$5,750
Description
What’s included - $5,750 in Value
Explore the incentives and perks included in this program for those hoping to find a new job in Salina, KS.
Cash Incentive for Relocation
✅ Receive $5,000 cash to support your move to Salina
Use the funds however you need—from moving expenses and housing costs to transportation, furnishings, or simply getting settled as you begin your next career.
Your Salina Welcome Wagon
New movers receive a curated Welcome Wagon filled with items to help you settle in, explore Salina, and start feeling at home from day one.
✅ Gift Cards to Favorite Restaurants, Cafes, and Shops
Explore Salina with gift cards to a rotating selection of local restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and small businesses. It's an easy way to discover community favorites while supporting the businesses that make Salina unique.
✅ Local Welcome Gifts
Your Welcome Wagon also includes fun local surprises, from Salina swag and keepsakes to practical items and uniquely Salina experiences that make your arrival a little more memorable.
Experiences & Attractions
Discover everything Salina has to offer beyond the workday.
✅ Tickets to the the annual Smoky Hill River Festival
Celebrate one of Salina's biggest annual events with live music, local food, art, family activities, and community traditions.
✅ Free Movie Tickets
Enjoy complimentary tickets to catch the latest blockbuster or plan an easy family night at the local theater.
✅ Passes to Kenwood Cove
Spend the summer at Salina's water park with admission passes for relaxing pool days, a lazy river, water slides, a lap pool, kiddie play areas, waterslides, and full days of family fun. Located in Kenwood park, near Downtown.
Memberships & Community
Build routines and connections in your new hometown.
✅ YMCA Trial Membership & Recreation Perks
Stay active and meet new people with access to the YMCA, fitness facilities, recreation programs, and community activities.
✅ Community Welcome Resources
Receive brochures, local recommendations, and community resources that introduce you to Salina's organizations, events, and opportunities to get involved.
Whether you're interviewing, relocating, or settling in, Jaclyn and Renee are here to answer questions, share local recommendations, and help you feel at home.
Why Build Your Career in Salina?
- Diverse career opportunities across growing industries
- A resilient local economy backed by established employers
- 10-minute commutes and a better work-life balance
- An affordable cost of living that helps your paycheck go further
- A vibrant community with arts, restaurants, parks, and year-round events
Looking to learn more about the community? Visit the Salina Place page for local attractions, neighborhoods, employers, events, and everything that makes Salina a great place to call home.
Popular Industries in Salina
Manufacturing & Engineering
Careers in production, engineering, maintenance, and quality assurance.
Healthcare
Opportunities in nursing, clinical care, diagnostics, administration, and more.
Aviation & Logistics
Growing careers in aviation, transportation, warehousing, and supply chain.
Education & Workforce Development
Teaching, training, and workforce development opportunities for all experience levels.
Agriculture & Food Production
From food manufacturing to modern agriculture and logistics careers.
From exploring local employers to getting settled in your new community, Cassandra and her team are here to make your transition to Salina easier, more informed, and more welcoming.
Salina, Kansas is currently recruiting job-seekers who:
Make at least $20,000 in their current employment and will secure new full-time employment earning at least $55,000 annually in Salina, KS for the entirety of the program term
Are 18 years or older
Currently reside outside the State of Kansas
Will secure full-time employment in Salina, Kansas
Must commit to living in Salina for at least 1 year
Remote workers, gig workers and self-employed workers are not eligible
Will provide employment and residency documentation to confirm eligibility
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FAQ
What is MakeMyMove?
MakeMyMove is the first-ever marketplace connecting movers with relocation programs, provided by communities across the country actively recruiting new residents. We help you find the right place and get there, and we help communities grow through talent attraction.
Who partners with MakeMyMove on this program?
MakeMyMove partners with the State of Kansas and the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce to offer this relocation program. You'll apply through MakeMyMove, while local partners help administer incentives and welcome new residents to the community.
How does a Jobseeker Program work?
Start by browsing current openings on the Salina job board. Then, you'll apply and get matched with local employers who are eager to hire. Lastly, you'll relocate with support, and receive your relocation package.
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How It Works
This community is participating in the MakeMyMove on-platform application process. Apply in a few minutes. You’ll receive a response to your application, and will have access to a team to help along the way.
1. Apply
Fill out our fast application form to share your information and why you’re interested in making a move.
2. Get Pre-Approved
Qualifying applicants will receive an introduction to the local sponsors of the program who will answer your questions, and help you decide if the community is the right fit.
3. Confirm Eligibility
Once you’ve been selected, we’ll confirm your eligibility for the program and facilitate a formal offer from the community.
4. Accept and Make Your Move
Accept your offer to reserve your spot in the program, and let us know when you arrive to receive the incentive.