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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Public Health Educator III

Opening Date: January 21, 2026

Closing Date: February 3, 2026

Job Class Code: 4374

Grade: 23 (04)

Salary: $49,275.20 - $69,139.20 per year

Position Number: 02000-4116        

Location: This is a full-time position located in Augusta. This position allows for partial telework with manager approval.

Job Description:

The Maine CDC’s Oral Health Program is seeking an Oral Health Educator to join our team in promoting and improving the oral health of all Maine people.  This position will work under the direction of the Program Manager and will be responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating oral health education and outreach initiatives for the public, healthcare providers, and community-based organizations.

This position will work across Maine CDC programs, the department, and outside partners to promote oral health education and evidence-based prevention activities, including screenings and referrals, education, etc.  The position will work with established clinical partners and organizations, including primary care providers, to increase awareness and implementation of oral health screenings, within healthcare settings, as part of COVID 19 response activities for Maine CDC.  Children’s oral health has been impacted greatly under the pandemic, with limited access to basic check-ups and treatments.

You will also:

•        Develop oral health promotional materials and public health education interventions that improve public health status.

•        Oversee and develop an online resource library, educational literature, and other educational materials related to oral health, infection control and Federal CDC guidance on reducing COVID-19 exposures.

•        Engage with state, local partners to assist in the development and implementation of health promotion activities and education to disseminate up to date information related to COVID-19 and other oral health related materials.

•        Work with partners across the department and state to develop workforce trainings to the dental allied health professionals.

•        Develop programs to collectively work with other health programs that would support the systemic oral health linkages.

•        Develop and maintain up to date resource manual for non-profit dental centers within the State of Maine, educational materials on children’s oral health care.

•        Work with the Office of MaineCare Services on oral health related activities such as care coordination, coding, and billing.

•        Work with Program Manager on budgetary needs, federal grant funding opportunities and contract Management.

Minimum Qualifications:

 A Bachelors Degree in Public Health, Community Health Education, Health Education and two (2) years experience in community or health education program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation. Directly related work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

 Preferred candidates will also have: 

•        Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and evaluate oral health or public health education and outreach activities for the public, healthcare providers, and community-based organizations, using evidence-based approaches;

•        Proven ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously and work effectively across public health programs, healthcare systems, and external partners to advance screenings, referrals, education, and prevention efforts;

•        Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally and to build and maintain effective working relationships with healthcare organizations, and state and local partners; and

•        Experience creating, adapting, or maintaining educational resources to support oral health and public health initiatives across partner settings.

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Agency information: 

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

The mission for the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC), within which this position is located, is to develop and deliver services to preserve, protect, and promote the health and well-being of the citizens of Maine.

Application Information:

For additional information about this position please contact Kate Christiansen, Oral Health Program Manager, at [email protected] or (207) 446-8145.

Please submit all documents or files in PDF or Word format.

To request a paper application, please contact [email protected]

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value). 
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. 

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. 

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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