The Land Conservancy of San Luis Obispo County (LCSLO) is pleased to announce a job opening for the position of Learning Among the Oaks (LATO) Program Manager.

LATO is a model youth outdoor education and environmental leadership program centered on local oak ecosystems and delivered through three public school bases, each with its own associated oak nature trail for educational hikes, field studies, and stewardship experiences. Two additional public school bases/nature trails are currently in development.

The LATO Program Manager position is an office- and field-based position, with responsibility for overseeing LATO program operations as well as a variety of education, outreach/engagement, field study/stewardship projects, and other activities connecting kids, nature, and land.

Summary

The Learning Among the Oaks Program Manager (LPM) works with LCSLO/LATO 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 LPM provides essential planning, policy, organizing, strategizing, guidance, and support for LATO and related LCSLO programs, including Development and Community Outreach/Engagement.

Responsibilities

Guide, motivate, and support LATO staff in the development and delivery of a broad range of established oak-centered, school-based outdoor education, youth environmental leadership, stewardship, outreach and engagement projects and activities.
Work with the LATO Teaching Specialist to develop and manage K-6th grade science curriculum resources and guide delivery in accordance with professional standards.
Engage appropriate teams in strategic planning to ensure that educational goals, objectives, tasks, and outcomes are achieved in a timely and professional manner.
Understand the diversity of youth education needs and ensure feelings of inclusivity, respect, and kindness toward everyone involved in our programs and activities.
Build and maintain positive working and learning relationships with all program partners, collaborators, volunteers, and supporters.
Work closely with LCSLO Administration, Finance, Stewardship, Outreach, Engagement, and Development staff to coordinate operations essential to program success.

The LPM will report directly to the Deputy Director and is responsible for providing direct line supervision, training, and support for LATO staff including the Teaching Specialist, Program Coordinator, and Educators.

To apply, please visit our website at www.lcslo.org/jobs. If you do not have access to the internet, applications may be picked up at our office. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and employment application to hr@lcslo.org or via mail, fax, or in person. Incomplete application packages will NOT be considered. The position is open until filled. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Compensation Information

Starting compensation will be $30 to $32 per hour depending on experience. This is a full-time non-exempt (40 hours per week), ongoing position with a benefits package that includes health insurance, 401K plan with company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and dental and vision plans.