The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County is pleased to announce a job opening for the position of Oak Education Manager. The Oak Education Manager position is an office and field-based position, playing an essential role in the on-the-ground implementation of the Land Conservancy’s Learning Among The Oaks (LATO) projects and programs.  

Learning Among the Oaks (LATO) is LCSLO’s K-6th grade place-based outdoor education and youth environmental leadership program delivered in partnership with local public schools. Each partner school has its own associated oak nature trail for educational hikes, field studies and stewardship experiences.

The Oak Education Manager (OEM) works with LCSLO staff, volunteers and community partners to manage, guide and support the delivery of a full spectrum of LATO projects and activities designed to engage children and families in exploring, learning about and caring for nature close to home.  Place-based learning experiences are centered around local oak ecosystems. The OEM provides essential planning, policy, organizing, strategizing, and support for related LCSLO LATO programs including Stewardship, Outreach, Engagement and Development.