Belmont County Rubberneck Tour
Today is the Belmont County Rubberneck Tour! Make sure you come visit us today in the Science Center from 11am-4pm.
February 3rd, 2022
We are hiring!!! You can read more about our current employment opportunities on our website at – https://www.olneyfriends.org/employment/
Chef/Kitchen Manager Position
Chef/Kitchen Manager Olney Friends School seeks to fill the Chef/Kitchen Manager position for the 2023-2024 school year and beyond. The Kitchen Manager serves on the Administrative Team as a senior member of the faculty and reports directly to the Head of School. Olney Friends School is an ISACS accredited, progressive, co-educational boarding and day school for grades 9 – 12, located in Barnesville, Ohio. It is also a member of the Friends Council on Education (FCE), the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the Ohio Association of Independent Schools (OAIS), and The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS). THE POSITION The Kitchen Manager at Olney Friends School is a vital link between our 350-acre certified organic farm and school nestled in the Appalachian foothills of southeastern Ohio. It is a senior-level faculty and administrative position, encompassing full responsibility for providing 21 meals per week, overseeing the kitchen budget, and managing kitchen faculty and student helpers (hiring, training, and supervising). The Kitchen Manager also works closely and strategically with the farm management to coordinate production, consumption, and preservation of locally produced food that is nutritionally balanced and delicious. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES The ideal candidate will have a passion for preparing nutritious organic food and knowledge of teenagers’ and adults’ dietary needs, with a demonstrated ability to successfully cater to vegetarian, vegan, other nutritional needs, and thoughtful menu planning. This candidate will also have a strong desire to work as part of a team in a close-knit, primarily residential community and be a hands-on leader who loves to cook, organize, and maintain a clean, happy kitchen. The candidate should also be willing to teach and learn about the role of food in a thriving, conscientious community, modeling for students and faculty alike what it means to engage in a farm-to-table lifestyle fully. This leader should be willing to teach an elective class during the academic year. A member of the school’s Administrative Team, the Kitchen Manager should have a strategic and visionary approach to developing and maintaining robust food preservation and preparation protocols at Olney while supporting the school’s strategy (2019-2025). The ideal candidate will possess a teaching and leadership style that engenders trust, respect, a collaborative work environment, and a sense of community. This candidate must be willing to live on the Olney Friends School campus or near the school in Barnesville, Ohio. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE The ideal candidate will have the following mix of academic qualifications and work experience: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in any field Certified either as a dietician, public health professional with a specialty in human nutrition, or a similar qualification from a recognized accrediting entity Possess a canning license or be willing to get one soon after arriving at Olney At least five years of experience as a cook, sous-chef, chef, school dietician, or in a role similar to that of a kitchen manager in a fast-paced work environment HOW TO APPLY All employees at Olney Friends School must pass a background check and complete an application form as conditions of employment. Additionally, all faculty members must become certified in first aid and CPR, become mandatory abuser reporters, and become authorized to drive students in school vehicles for school-sanctioned activities. We are eager to discuss these exciting positions with anyone interested in exploring this opportunity. Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to careers@www.olneyfriends.org.
Bake Sale Tomorrow
Just a reminder, our Senior Class is holding a Bake Sale to fund their Senior Class Trip. Tomorrow is Homecoming, so make sure to come out and join us, and grab some baked goods!
Stickers Now Available!!!
Our student designed stickers are now available by donation! There are a few ways to get your hands on one of these adorable Olney Friends School stickers. Located in downtown Barnesville, Ohio a few of our local businesses have these available at their front counters. Here are the places you can visit – Chel’s 125 W. Main St. Barnesville, OH 43713 740-425-1866 Barnesville Do It Best Hardware 140 S. Chestnut St. Barnesville, OH 43713 740-425-1949 Corner Pharmacy 102 W. Main St. Barnesville, OH 43713 740-425-2651 Out Of The Barn 112 S. Chestnut St. Barnesville, OH 43713 Bless Your Heart Folk Art 157 E. Main St. Barnesville, OH 43713 740-425-9289 If your unable to visit one of these places and want to grab one or more of these stickers for yourself, you can message us on Facebook, or reach out to our Marketing Director – Danyel@Olneyfriends.org
Turn Up the Light for Solstice!
We’ve created our own special online giving day with another chance to double your donation! Around the world and across human history, the Winter Solstice has been celebrated as a seasonal turning point between increasing darkness and lengthening light. Many faiths and traditions mark the day with literal lights, from bonfires to candles to twinkling electric bulbs, and with the giving of gifts. This coming Tuesday, December 21st, we invite you to celebrate the Solstice and share your light with a gift to Olney Friends School. As we tend the fires of learning in young minds, you can help light our way forward with your donation. For this special online giving day, a generous donor has pledged to match qualifying gifts up to a total of $5,000. If you’ve been meaning to make an annual donation, this is a way to double your gift! To qualify for the matching funds, send your donation to arrive during the week before or week after the Solstice (December 14-28), with the note “Solstice.” To give online, visit our Support page; by mail, send to OFS Solstice, 61830 Sandy Ridge Rd., Barnesville, OH 43713. To donate online now visit – https://www.olneyfriends.org/support-olney/
Philanthropy and Donor Stewardship Manager
Please consider whether you — or someone you know — would be a good fit to work remotely in the following position with the Olney Friends School community. We welcome your referrals and applications. Thank you. THE POSITION Olney Friends School seeks to recruit a dynamic, talented, and experienced development professional for the 2022-2023 academic year and beyond. Working 90% remotely with the support of our Board and Administrative Team, the Philanthropy and Donor Stewardship Manager will have an opportunity to design and implement a forward-looking fundraising plan for the school within Olney’s strategic plan. Recruiting a sophisticated, results-oriented fundraising professional with a proven track record of securing major gifts constitutes a critical strategic shift for the school as it envisions its sustainable future. ABOUT OLNEY Olney leaves an indelible mark on students, alums, and other stakeholders as a one-of-a-kind Quaker educational institution. Olney is an ISACS-accredited, progressive, co-educational boarding and day school located in Barnesville, Ohio, for grades 9 – 12. It maintains membership in the Friends Council on Education (FCE), the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the Ohio Association of Independent Schools (OAIS), and The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS). Our 350-acre farm provides much more than the organic food served at meals; it serves as the basis for exploring such questions as “what is knowledge?” and “what does it mean to be a global citizen?” Throughout its 184-year history, organic farming, farm-to-table, and environmental stewardship practices have formed an integral part of the school’s identity. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who can make sense of uncertain and ambiguous fundraising situations to deliver results. The candidate will also possess a combination of the following: A proven track record of success in securing long-term grants from private philanthropic organizations, individual donors, and grant-making government agencies. Experience preparing high-level strategic and technical reports for governing boards. A leadership style that enhances communal trust, professionalism, respect, collaboration, empathy, and a sense of community. Demonstrated donor stewardship success, including maintaining relationships with current donors, securing new donors, and re-engaging lapsed donors. Experience planning and managing a successful capital campaign. Superior verbal and written communication skills. Excellent time management and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Willingness and ability to work off-site (90%) with regular in-person visits to campus. An understanding of and commitment to Quaker testimonies, practice, and education. An undergraduate degree in any field and membership in an appropriate professional association (e.g., Association of Fundraising Professionals) required. Graduate or advanced professional training in any field preferred. The school will also consider candidates with other credentials, relevant experience, and a record of success. HOW TO APPLY We are eager to discuss this exciting position with experienced professionals interested in exploring this opportunity. Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to careers@www.olneyfriends.org. All employees at Olney Friends School must pass a background check and adhere to the school’s policies, procedures, and guidelines. Olney Friends School is a 501(c)(3) and an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.
Job Openings
We have a few new job opportunities here at Olney Friends School. To find out more information, and to apply visit our website at – https://www.olneyfriends.org/employment/