Riston Landwehr
107 N Mound St, Pratt
Summary
Program and people-support professional with statewide experience recruiting, onboarding, coaching, and guiding participants through performance expectations and milestones. Known for strong follow-through, clear communication, and building partnerships across multiple sites. Interested in bringing these strengths into a high school setting to support students with career exploration, postsecondary planning, and successful transitions after graduation.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Land and Water Conservation Fund Program Coordinr
Kansas State Parks
Pratt
02.2023 - Current
- Manage statewide grant program by providing technical guidance, coordinating application processes, and supporting partners through requirements and timelines.
- Maintain organized documentation and ensure compliance with federal and state standards, including coordination with the National Park Service.
- Communicate complex requirements in a clear, practical way to diverse stakeholders.
- Balance up 30 projects at once (+$20M value) while keeping deadlines, records, and partner communication on track.
AmeriCorps Program Coordinator
Kansas State Parks
Pratt
11.2021 - 08.2024
- Supported 50 participants across 15 sites through recruitment, selection, onboarding, and ongoing coaching, ensuring program requirements were met.
- Designed and delivered trainings and program communications to keep expectations clear and support participant success.
- Built relationships with site supervisors and community partners; coordinated placements and aligned projects to address community needs.
- Tracked participation, progress, and outcomes; utilized data to identify issues early and enhance consistency across sites.
- Led grant documentation and reporting; maintained accurate records to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
Education
BBA - Human Resource Management
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS12-2021
High School Diploma -
Medicine Lodge High School
Medicine Lodge, KS05-2018
Skills
- Student coaching
- Career programming
- Workshop facilitation
- Partnership building
- Recruitment & onboarding-
- Data reporting
- Compliance management
- Event/program coordination
- Communication
Accomplishments
Rudd Scholar Alumni (2021)
Certification
National Association of Interpretation - Certified Interpretive Guide (2022)
Technology
Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Federal Grant Tracking Software
Timeline
Land and Water Conservation Fund Program Coordinr
Kansas State Parks
02.2023 - Current
AmeriCorps Program Coordinator
Kansas State Parks
11.2021 - 08.2024
BBA - Human Resource Management
Wichita State University
High School Diploma -
Medicine Lodge High School