Communication Associate

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.

This position will be located in:

Fargo, ND
Application Deadline: June 3, 2026
Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.
Job Summary

The Communication Associate writes and edits content for internal and external company channels. Collaborates with subject matter experts to plan, create, and distribute clear, accurate content to achieve communication goals. Helps keep the Communication team's work organized and supports internal stakeholders by gathering information under established processes.
Responsibilities

Essential functions
Gathers informati on to understand communication needs for internal and external audiences.
Researches and organizes details of past and similar communication efforts to support planning.
Writes and edits content in accordance with brand style guidelines, in collaboration with subject matter experts and under direction from project leads.
Seeks and incorporates feedback from multiple stakeholders.
Helps maintain and update internal communication documents including company history, directories, etc. following established guidelines.
Reviews written content for accuracy and compliance with standards prior to publishing.
Communicates with project stakeholders and Communication team members about the status of projects.
Identifies potential issues with projects and escalates risks or delays as needed.
Shares observations and ideas for improving communication planning and execution.
Serves as the back-up publisher for official company channels.
Non-essential functions
Stays up-to-date with Associated Press Stylebook.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor or other designate.
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in communication or related field.
Experience in writing, editing, and/or communication.
Required knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office, internet, and email.
Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Knowledge of Associated Press Style.
Skills and Abilities

Organized and detail oriented.
Excellent interpersonal and project management skills.
Ability to meet tight deadlines and make decisions under pressure.
Creative thinker and problem-solver.
Tenacity to see a project to completion.
Attention to detail.
Strong customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.
Physical Requirements

Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:
Occasionally 0 - 33% Frequently34 - 66% Continuously: 67 - 100%
Lift from Waist:

10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
100+ lbs. - Not at all

Lift from Floor:

10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently
26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
100+ lbs. - Not at all

Carried for Distance:

10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
100+ lbs. - Not at all

Physical Activity

Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:
Sitting

(a continuous period of being seated) -

Continuously
Standing

(for sustained periods of time) -

Frequently
Walking

(moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) -

Frequently
Bending/stooping

(downward and forward) -

Occasionally
Crawling

(moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) -

Not at all
Climbing/Walking Stairs

(ascending or descending) -

Frequently
Reaching

(extending arms in any direction) -

Frequently
Crouching/squatting

(bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) -

Occasionally
Kneeling

(bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) -

Occasionally
Balancing

(maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) -

Occasionally
Repetitive motion

(substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) -

Continuously
Pivoting

(movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) -

Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling

(using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) -

Occasionally
Grasping

(Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) -

Continuously
Fingering

(picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) -

Continuously
Talking

(expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) -

Frequently
Driving

(the control and operation of a motor vehicle) -

Occasionally
Desk work

(work usually performed at a desk) -

Continuously
Use of a computer - Continuously
Use of a telephone - Frequently
Hearing

(Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) -

Continuously
Exposure

(to adverse weather & temperature conditions)

- Not at all
Travel

(travel needed to perform job duties) -

Occasionally
Additional Information

This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Our History
Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers' needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.
Values
As a Border States employee-owner, you're responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.
Our Purpose
We believe unstoppable businesses shouldn't go it alone. We are owners - of relationships, of outcomes, of every moment these unstoppable businesses need to deliver.
Service Philosophy
We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.
Service Standards
Border States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged .
Your career
Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for?
Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
FSA & HSA
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Disability Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Personal Leave time and more!
Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.
Equal Opportunity For All
It's not just the law.It's something we've believed in since our founding.We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.
Drug Free/Smoke Free workplace
Employment may be contingent on the offered candidate successfully passing one or more of the following pre-employment screenings:
Criminal background check (required for all positions)
Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving)
Drug testing
The MVR check and drug testing vary by role and will be communicated to the offered candidate during the onboarding process and as applicable.