: The consultant is expected to perform the following tasks: 2.1 Data Gathering and Planning Meet with the Board to gain an understanding of the organization’s needs, climate and culture, job expectations and desired qualifications/characteristics of the new Director. As directed by the Board, interview key stakeholders and synthesize input received. Assist the Board with development of the selection process and project schedule. 2.2 Recruitment Plan and Advertising Develop a recruiting plan to be approved by the Board that includes identifying prospects from a wide range of sources of executive level candidates and conducting personal outreach recruiting to encourage applicants who can function effectively in the BECPL System culture and environment. The search strategy shall include an array of recruiting strategies in order to develop a pool of qualified candidates. The consultant will conduct personal outreach recruiting to ensure competitive candidates from diverse backgrounds apply. Develop a Job Announcement and advertisement for review and approval by the Board. Produce and distribute announcements and advertisements locally and nationally to targeted organizations, web sites, and publications as approved by the Board. 2.3 Candidate Identification Consultant will maintain an open and accessible recruitment process that encourages application. Consultant will respond to all inquiries related to this recruitment, will accept all applications and record each into a database. Throughout the process, consultant will keep applicants informed of their status in the selection process. The consultant will evaluate all candidates against the position specifications, verify credentials and experience and recommend a list of superior candidates to the Board for review. (Number of candidates to be referred to be determined with Board in Step 2.2) Information provided will include a Candidate Evaluation Profile. The consultant will also provide a complete list of all applicants with brief synopsis of experience at the time the list of superior candidates is submitted to the Board
