Recruitment Services

The vendor required to provide executive recruitment services, which may include but are not limited to:
1. Position development and project planning
•    Meet with the board of trustees, and staff to understand organizational needs, priorities, and expectations.
•    Develop a detailed recruitment timeline.
•    Assist in updating or drafting the town manager job description.
•    Identify key competencies and leadership attributes.
•    Assist the board in developing, discussing, and reaching consensus on requirements for applicants, all components of the candidate selection
•    Assist with board and staff with the interview process with finalists
2. Community and stakeholder engagement
•    Facilitate opportunities for input from the board, staff, and community.
•    Develop and conduct surveys, listening sessions, or focus groups (as directed by the town).
3. Candidate recruitment
•    Conduct national outreach using professional networks and associations.
•    Develop and distribute a professional recruitment profile and job brochure.
•    Advertise the position appropriately to ensure a diverse, competitive pool.
•    Actively source candidates, including passive recruitment.
4. Screening and evaluation
•    Review applications and assess qualifications
•    Conduct preliminary candidate interviews.
•    Provide detailed candidate summaries and recommendations.
•    Assist in narrowing the semi-finalist and finalist pools.
5. Selection process support
•    Coordinate interview scheduling and logistics.
•    Prepare interview materials, questions, exercises, and evaluation tools.
•    Facilitate finalist interviews, meet-and-greets, community sessions, or assessment centers (as directed).
•    Conduct reference, background, and credential checks.
6. Negotiation and transition
•    Provide support during contract negotiation.
•    Assist with onboarding and transition planning for the incoming town manager.

- Questions/Inquires Deadline: February 5, 2026