Regional Communications Coordinator

Ducks Unlimited, Inc.•Bismarck, ND

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Communications Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting Ducks Unlimited’s mission by delivering high-quality communications across DU’s Great Plains Region (GPR), including the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas and Wyoming. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, diplomacy, and adaptability to meet the needs of multiple stakeholders—including biologists, engineers, agronomists, development directors, and other team members—while balancing competing priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field
Minimum of 5 years’ experience
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills (must present examples)
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines across a large geographic region
Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Photography experience (must present examples)
Willingness to travel within the region.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite)
Section 107 drone licenses (or willingness to attain one)

Responsibilities

Serve as a communications resource for multiple divisions: Develop and deliver press releases, DU magazine articles, project information sheets, story maps, PowerPoint presentations, speeches, quarterly newsletters and other materials for dozens of team members across 7 states. Success depends on managing expectations honestly and diplomatically.
Track and prioritize tasks: Maintain a detailed, ranked list of projects in progress and completed to demonstrate workload and ensure transparency. This documentation is essential for proving impact and managing requests effectively.
Engage with field projects: Travel to project sites regularly, ensuring impactful storytelling across the critically important Prairie Pothole region. On-site visits deepen understanding of conservation work and strengthen relationships with biologists eager to share their efforts.
Provide regular updates to leadership: Communicate with the GPR leadership team regularly and distribute a weekly communications report to all GPR staff. These updates serve as proof of work and keep leadership informed of progress.
Anticipate challenges and manage expectations: Identify potential issues early and keep your direct supervisor informed about complex projects or difficult stakeholders.