What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oral Health Outreach Coordinator position at NAPPR?
Make a real impact. Build healthier communities.
NAPPR is looking for a passionate, driven Oral Health Outreach Coordinator to lead meaningful, community-based oral health initiatives across New Mexico, Southern Colorado, and El Paso, TX. If you love combining public health, education, and hands-on impact, this role is for you.
What You'll Do
You'll be at the heart of improving access to dental care-working alongside tribal and community partners to bring education, prevention, and innovation to communities that need it most.
- Lead outreach efforts that promote oral health and disease prevention
- Support dental providers through continuing education facilitation and technical assistance
- Partner with 22 Tribal and Indian Health Service dental clinics across the region
- Help design and deliver community trainings (Head Start, WIC, CHRs, and more)
- Coordinate impactful campaigns like Children's Dental Health Month
- Create and improve oral health education materials that actually reach people
- Promote and implement evidence-based practices to expand access to care
- Conduct oral health screenings and fluoride varnish applications (within scope)
- Collaborate on regional meetings and trainings for dental professionals
- Bring fresh ideas-your creativity is encouraged and valued
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in public health, health education, dental hygiene, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience in oral health promotion or prevention preferred
- Experience working with Native American communities valued
- Strong organization skills-you can juggle priorities and get things done
- Comfortable working independently and managing your own schedule
- Tech-savvy (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, web tools)
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects
What to Expect
- Travel across the region
- Occasional evenings/weekends for events or trainings
- Mix of office, community, and outdoor environments
- Use of agency vehicle