A successful municipal recruitment starts well before the interviews. It takes a clear job description, accurate information about the opportunity, and outreach that helps prospective candidates find it.
Capital Strategic Solutions supported the Town of Nantucket’s search for a Director of Municipal Finance by bringing together recruitment expertise, graphic design, and communications. Senior Project Manager Robert “Bob” Fennessy worked with Town leadership and Human Resources staff to refine recruitment materials, while our creative team helped package and promote the opening.
Getting the Details Right
Bob’s work began with reviewing and revising the position’s job description. He updated older language, addressed accessibility considerations, and checked that the qualifications in the recruitment advertisement aligned with the full description.
He also helped clarify a detail that matters to candidates considering a move to Nantucket: housing. Working with Town leadership, Bob recommended consistent wording explaining that housing would be available for the selected candidate, with rent and associated costs remaining the employee’s responsibility. That attention to detail helped the Town present the opportunity clearly and gave prospective applicants a better understanding of what to expect.
Supporting the Search Through Creative Outreach
Our team developed a detailed recruitment flyer and supporting graphics to communicate the position and its responsibilities. CSS supported promotion through website content and social media, with email outreach prepared for a subscriber network of approximately 10,000 contacts across multiple states.
Bob also recommended additional regional and professional advertising channels, including municipal employment resources in Rhode Island and Connecticut and the Massachusetts Government Finance Officers Association. CSS staff were also encouraged to share the opportunity with professional contacts who might be interested or know a potential candidate.
A Successful Appointment
Following a competitive recruitment process, Nantucket selected Aleesha Nunley Benjamin as its new Director of Municipal Finance. She brings nearly 20 years of experience in governmental accounting, budgeting, and financial management, including senior roles in Massachusetts communities.
CSS is pleased to have supported the Town’s recruitment effort. The project shows how position development, clear candidate information, and coordinated marketing can work together to support a municipal hiring process.