Oral Health Outreach Coordinator

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