Executive Recruiting Services

2026-11-03

GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK The Board of Library Trustees intends that the successful submitter , once engaged , will conduct a focused search for qualified candidates for BCPL Executive Director consistent with a search strategy agreed upon with the Board . The selected firm will work in close consultation with the Baltimore County Public Library Board of Library Trustees to : • Develop a search strategy and timetable . • Develop a comprehensive occupational profile for the position along with an interesting or compelling job description for the search engagement . • Develop job vacancy notices and place them in appropriate online sources and publications . • Reach out to potentially appropriate candidates the submitter is already otherwise aware of to obtain indications of interest . • Evaluate candidates to develop a pool of diverse potential finalist candidates , then thoroughly evaluate potential finalist candidates before presenting them for an interview with the Board . Such evaluation is expected to include in - depth interviews by telephone or videoconferencing , background checks , appropriate preliminary inquiries into references , and a careful assessment of the candidates ’ strengths and weaknesses against the specifications for the position . • Organize interviews of finalist candidates with the Board of Library Trustees . Conduct additional reference and background checks on finalists when directed by the Board . • Advise the Board promptly and offer alternative courses of action if it becomes apparent that no qualified candidates can be presented , or that the length of the search will differ considerably from that originally specified . • If an outstanding candidate is identified , assist the Board in preparing an offer and negotiating the terms of employment . • Notify unsuccessful candidates . CAPABILITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS 1 . 1 . The proposal should include a review of the following : • Offer a structured narrative of the proposed work plan describing method to be used and how the Executive Recruiting Services will be conducted . • Furnish background information including qualifications and experience with providing Executive Recruiting Services . • Submit explanation of successful notable past performance of related work , including how this work may be similar in scope to BCPL ’ s needs . • Furnish resumes of fundamental personnel who will be responsible for the Executive Recruiting Services .

Maryland

2026-05-02