Regional Communications Coordinator

Great Plains Region - Bismarck, ND

About the Role

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.

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.

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 and familiarity with design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) preferred
• Photography experience (must present examples)
• Section 107 drone licenses (or willingness to attain one) preferred
• Willingness to travel within the region

Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Comfortable working independently while serving diverse stakeholders
• Proactive problem-solver who anticipates needs and communicates clearly
• Passionate about conservation and Ducks Unlimited’s mission

Benefits

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

Pay

Pay will be based on experience and education.