Regional Communications Coordinator

Ducks Unlimited, Inc. • Bismarck, ND

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About The Position

The Regional Communications Coordinator supports Ducks Unlimited’s mission by delivering communications across the Great Plains Region, which includes North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, and Wyoming. The role supports multiple stakeholders, including biologists, engineers, agronomists, development directors, and other team members, and requires strong organization, diplomacy, and adaptability while managing competing priorities.

The coordinator creates a range of communications materials, tracks and prioritizes requests, visits field projects to develop conservation stories and relationships, and provides regular progress updates to regional leadership and staff. The position is based in Bismarck, North Dakota, and requires willingness to travel within the region.

Pay is based on experience and education. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
• At least five years of experience.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills; examples must be presented.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines across a large geographic region.
• Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic communication skills.
• Photography experience; examples must be presented.
• Willingness to travel within the region.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite.
• Section 107 drone license, or willingness to attain one.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working independently while serving diverse stakeholders.
• Proactive problem-solver who anticipates needs and communicates clearly.
• Passion for conservation and Ducks Unlimited’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver press releases, magazine articles, project information sheets, story maps, PowerPoint presentations, speeches, quarterly newsletters, and other communications materials for team members across seven states.
• Manage stakeholder expectations honestly and diplomatically while supporting requests from multiple divisions.
• Maintain a detailed, ranked list of projects in progress and completed to document workload, demonstrate impact, and manage requests transparently.
• Travel regularly to project sites to understand conservation work, develop impactful storytelling, and strengthen relationships with biologists.
• Communicate regularly with the Great Plains Region leadership team and distribute a weekly communications report to regional staff.
• Anticipate potential challenges and keep the direct supervisor informed about complex projects or difficult stakeholders.

Benefits

• Comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage.
• Three weeks of paid vacation.
• Paid sick leave.
• Ten paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with partial employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level