State of North Dakota

Join us today in celebrating Government Communicators Day! Gov. Kelly Armstrong has proclaimed Feb. 20, 2026, as Government Communicators Day in North Dakota, aligning with the national celebration that highlights the crucial role of communications professionals in local government. Government communicators lead public outreach and education campaigns, serve as strategic voices for their agencies, shine a spotlight on their colleagues, and inform and engage the public! Read the proclamation: https://lnkd.in/gMUyhvSc

If you've been watching the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, you may recognize some familiar North Dakota faces. Eight former or current University of North Dakota students are involved in this year's Olympics, including: USA Ski Jumping: Paige Jones USA Men’s Hockey: Brock Nelson and Jake Sanderson Finland Women’s Hockey: Michelle Karvinen and Susana Tapani Presidential Delegation: Jocelyn Lamoureux-Davidson and Monique Lamoureux-Morando NBC Studio Analyst: TJ Oshie Read more: https://lnkd.in/gBaefS9r

Get ready to show your North Dakota pride for the big game this weekend! Two former North Dakota State University Bison football players will start for the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Feb. 8. Grey Zabel and Jalen Sundell, former teammates and roommates at NDSU, are ready to face the New England Patriots in the competition for the coveted NFL championship title. Both men are grateful for this opportunity, never imagining the possibility when they moved in together four years ago in Fargo.

Lace up and join the 2026 North Dakota Parks & Recreation Department! The challenge is designed to inspire year-round movement and exploration, with participants hiking North Dakota state park trails across all four seasons while earning digital badges and entries into quarterly prize drawings. Each season features a themed challenge: Winter (Jan. 1 - March 30): Log three different trails and upload a photo of wildlife tracks. Spring (April 1 - June 30): Complete four hikes across two parks and upload a photo of emerging greenery. Summer (July 1 - Sept. 30): Log six hikes, including one at sunrise or sunset, and upload a photo. Fall (Oct. 1 - Dec. 31): Hike three different trails and upload a photo capturing something legendary along the trail. Learn more and get started at https://lnkd.in/gabWMVpK

Join Team ND as an Accountant with Job Service North Dakota! This position will ensure accurate payroll and benefit processing for employees while supporting agency-wide accounting operations. This position is located in Bismarck, and it closes on Feb. 3, 2026. Read more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gwJvvGH5 #TeamND

North Dakota's commitment to become the healthiest state in the nation includes increasing access to health care by building a strong health care workforce - especially in rural areas. ND Health and Human Services offers student loan debt relief programs for qualifying individuals who choose to care for underserved populations in rural North Dakota. Criteria varies for each program. Find details and application links at https://lnkd.in/gxPqGFxQ

The state of North Dakota, in its role as an employer, signed a U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success Program agreement with the North Dakota National Guard today at the state Capitol connecting soldiers to civilian workforce opportunities. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gNkK-Mfp

Help choose North Dakota's next "I Voted" sticker! During every statewide election, thousands of "I Voted" stickers get handed out across our state, with designs created by talented North Dakotans. The North Dakota Secretary of State’s More Than Just a Sticker contest is down to five finalists - and now it’s time for you to help decide the winner! Go to sos.nd.gov/stickervote by Jan. 23 to vote for your favorite sticker. The winning design will be announced in March 2026 and will debut at the polls during the 2026 Primary Election on June 9.

North Dakota small towns are in the spotlight! Both Watford City and Linton were recently featured in the "My Town" YouTube series by Cory Hepola. These fun, cinematic and wholesome episodes highlight the people who live in small towns across the United States and show the reality of rural living. Check out the videos! Watford City: https://lnkd.in/gkU7FMbK Linton: https://lnkd.in/g9w5ajjD

Join #TeamND as an Assistant CFO with North Dakota Department of Transportation. This position will provide day-to-day operational leadership for the Financial Management Division, overseeing accounting, budgeting and procurement functions. This position is located in Bismarck, and it closes on Jan. 13, 2025. Read more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gBCeHMgQ