Executive Search Services

The Vendor is required to provide executive search consulting services to identify and recruit the next library director for the library.
- Key Facts:
•    Staff: 28 full and part-time employees
•    Governance: 5-member appointed board of trustees
•    Budget: $2.8 million annually
•    Active friends of the library organization
•    Serves diverse community with K-12 excellence and affordable housing
- Phase 1: Search Strategy Development
•    Collaborate with board of trustees to refine position profile
•    Develop compelling position description and recruitment materials
•    Create comprehensive search strategy and timeline including opportunities for staff and public participation
•    Identify target candidate pools and recruitment channels
- Phase 2: Candidate Recruitment
•    Develop targeted advertising strategy utilizing industry-specific job boards, professional associations, and executive networks
•    Advertise position through appropriate professional channels
•    Conduct proactive outreach to potential candidates
•    Screen applications and conduct preliminary candidate interviews
•    Perform initial background and reference checks
•    Maintain regular communication with board on search progress
- Phase 3: Candidate Evaluation
•    Conduct comprehensive interviews with viable candidates
•    Outline plans for local search committee or community and staff participation
•    Prepare detailed candidate assessments
•    Present 3-5 finalist candidates to board with comprehensive profiles
- Phase 4: Final Selection Support
•    Coordinate finalist interviews with board of trustees at public meetings
•    Incorporate community and staff feedback on candidates
•    Facilitate additional reference checks as requested.