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Position: Dynamic "Right Arm"

Lakeland Vision, a nonprofit organization focused on aligning community action with the priorities voiced by the people of Lakeland, is looking for an exceptional part-time staff person. He/she will work closely with the Executive Director to assist in the execution of a community-wide visioning program. Successful candidate will be a dependable, flexible, organized "people person," passionate about Lakeland. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Access required. Flexible work hours. Some evenings and weekends required. Florida DL and dependable transportation required. This is a temporary position concluding in March 2009. Non-smoking work environment.

Application deadline: 7/3/08

Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to:
Lakeland Vision, Inc.
P.O. Box 1582
Lakeland, FL 33802

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Posted by Emerge Lakeland

Solicore is a worldwide leader of embedded power solutions, offering its Flexion product portfolio of advanced ultra-thin, flexible, lithium polymer batteries for powered cards, RFID, and micro medical devices.
Available positions include:
• Director of Product and Corporate Marketing
• Director of Equipment Engineering
• Product Manager
• Sales Engineer-Key Account Sales
• Controls Engineer
• Quality Assurance Manager
• Production Tech III
• Battery Design Engineer
• Mixing and Coating Engineer
• Director of Sales/NA Asia
• Applications Engineer
• R & D Lab Technician
• Production Manager

Please email Christel Lilly at clilly@solicore.com for more information or complete job descriptions!

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Posted by Emerge Lakeland

AMI Lakeland is currently looking to fill a part time position: MOTIVATIONAL INSTRUCTOR

AMI Lakeland is looking for a person that can motivate and hold accountable youth (ages 14-18) in a structured, behavior modification program. The individual must be able to keep the attention of the youth while at the same time teach specific skill classes. The position is for a part time instructor that can work 15-20 per week, (3:00/4:00pm) – (6:00/7:00pm): Mon-Fri. The hourly rate is based on experience and education ($8 to $11 per hour). Due to contact requirements, this position must be filled with a male instructor.

PLEASE FORWARD THIS E-MAIL ONTO SOMEONE YOU THINK MIGHT BE INTERESTED!

All interested parties please e-mail or fax your resume to the following:
E-mail: cfmi-ed@amikids.org
Fax 863.682.7660

ESSENTIAL OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensures the safety and supervision of all students in accordance with all-operational policies.
• Assumes and assist with responsibilities of the Director of Operations in his/her absence as directed.
• Facilitates and participates in staff meetings and staff training sessions.
• Makes a positive impact on the Institute Staff through role modeling, development and motivation through continuing education, training, and performance appraisals and agreements.
• Assists in the implementation of new policies and procedures.
• Serves as advisor and positive role model for assigned students.
• Prevents and intervenes in student altercations and incidents.
• Assumes supervision responsibilities for absent instructor as directed by supervisors.
• Actively participates and acts as lead supervisor in trips, special activities that involve recreational sports, facility and equipment cleaning, grounds maintenance, and equipment relocation that may require sleeping in tents, boats, institutes, etc. under varying weather conditions and that may require extended 16-hour workdays/24 hour on-call status.
• Must have or be able to get CDL license. Drives institute vehicles as required in accordance with the Van Policy.
• Satisfy criminal background check and drug screening per state requirements.

All interested parties please e-mail or fax your resume to the following:
Fax 863.682.7660
E-mail: cfmi-ed@amikids.org

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Posted by Emerge Lakeland

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Director of Donor Relations
Florida Southern College

Reports to: Vice President for Advancement
Qualifications: four-year degree in business or communications, 3 years’ experience in fundraising or management.

Description of position: The Director of Donor Relations is responsible for planning and managing events and communications for all development activities and serves as the coordinator for stewardship activities and communication with all donors.

Essential job requirements:

1. Assist with planning and oversight of all development-related special events and stewardship program.
2. Oversee stewardship, communication and activities for the College's scholarship program, including communication with donors, scholarship recipients, academic departments, and the Office of Financial Aid and coordinating annual scholarship event
3. Coordinate all activities of and communication with the President’s Council and the National Alumni Board of Directors
4. Assist with annual fund as needed.

Other duties:
Other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Advancement.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Interpersonal Skills: The Director of Donor Relations must possess good communication skills, both verbal and written; exemplify a professional demeanor; be able to build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse personal styles; have good telephone and customer service skills; possess a high degree of flexibility in interaction with people; maintain a positive attitude; demonstrate the ability to keep confidences when necessary; have excellent event-planning and coordinating skills, and have the ability to handle diverse types of work assignments.
Required: Computer literate; well-developed organizational skills, especially in planning and organization; strong management skills.
Desirable: Knowledge and experience with Florida Southern College.

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Posted by Emerge Lakeland

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Director of Development
Florida Southern College

Reports to: Vice President for Advancement
Qualifications: five years experience in office management, preferably with a background in not-for-profit fundraising; bachelor's degree

Description of position: The Director of Development is responsible for the daily management of the development program.

Essential job responsibilities:

1. Manage all development staff.
2. Assist the vice president for advancement with planning the overall development strategy for the institution, including the identification and cultivation of new prospects.
3. Track all operations of the annual fund, the major gifts campaign, and capital projects.
4. Oversee the planning and implementation of all donor events.
5. Manage a portfolio of mid-level and major gift prospects.

Other duties:
Other duties as assigned by the Vice President for Advancement.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Interpersonal Skills: The Director of Development must possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written; a professional demeanor; a demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with diverse personal styles; good telephone and customer-service skills; the knowledge and ability to keep confidences when necessary; and the ability to handle diverse types of work assignments.
Required: Computer literacy, strong ability in planning and organization, proven management skills, excellent writing and editing skills.

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Posted by Emerge Lakeland

United Way of Central Florida, Success By 6 is seeking a part time Coordinator for the Parent Lending Library initiative. Early Childhood Education and Early Literacy knowledge preferred. A Driver License and local travel (tri-county) required. You must be able to lift at least 30 lbs. Please submit your resume by Sunday, July 1, 2007, to PO Box 1357, Highland City 33846, Fax 863-648-1535 or e-mail robic@uwcf.org.

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Posted by Kristin Carlson

Major Gifts Officer

Florida Southern College is seeking a successful major gifts fundraiser who will be responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift donors and prospects as the College moves into a comprehensive campaign. Reporting to the Vice President for Advancement, the Major Gifts Officer will prepare proposals and solicit donors for a variety of campaign gifts as well as assist with planning the overall development strategy for the major gifts campaign.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of five years of proven fundraising experience, including the planning, strategizing, and soliciting of major gifts. The position requires excellent oral and written communication skills, highly developed planning and organizational skills, keen critical thinking skills, and ability to travel. Bachelor's degree required.

For consideration, please send a cover letter, résumé, and list of references to:
Director of Human Resources, Florida Southern College, 111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive, Lakeland, FL 33801-5698. Florida Southern College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Additional information about the College and a complete job description can be found at www.flsouthern.edu.

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Posted by Kristin Carlson

Drug Prevention Resource Center
Job Description:
Coalition Coordinator

Education/Experience Requirements:
• Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience in drug prevention, education, youth leadership or health fields preferred
• Must possess strong skills in interacting with youth, adults, and community. This would be demonstrated through interview process AND personal/professional references.
• Successful applicants will have satisfactory results in background check and driving history check

Primary Duties:
• Attending community-based events and meetings.
• Recruiting leaders to participate in coalition workgroups, steering committee, and youth leadership group.
• Securing donation form sponsors (in-kind and financial).
• Forming partnerships with other coalitions.
• Employee will be cross trained in all Executive duties and work cooperatively with school based and community-based program.

Skills:
Employee will need to have strong skills in:
• Public speaking
• Ability to lead and coordinate projects and events
• Working independently
• Detailed record keeping
• Organization of time and paperwork

Job Structure:
• Employee is classified as Category 5100 personnel (see reverse side)
• Employee will work full time
• Employee will provide reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
• Drug Prevention Resource Center will provide all necessary training
• Drug Prevention Resource Center will pay mileage and salary
• Executive Director will be direct supervisor of employee

Employee Signature_______________________________ Date_____________________

The following Categories define parameters of flexibility within each job description:

Category 3100 - Employee must be in the office from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday w/one hour for lunch or 35 hours per week. Because coverage of the office and service to the public are job priorities, a Category 3100 employee has very limited flexibility. When it is necessary for employee to miss time in the office, an employee may make up time missed over 1 hour or use ATO time. In busy times when asked to work excessive overtime or weekends employee may be given time off. After hours or weekend work may be taken home if applicable. All of these special circumstances outlined above must have prior approval of the Executive Director or Board President. (This Classification would apply to Executive Director, Office Manager and Program Coordinator.)

Category 2100 - Employee must work 20 hours per week. Flexibility to be determined based on location of job duties. Some work may be done from home with the approval of the Executive Director. When it is necessary for employee to miss time from the office, it must be made up during the same pay period or ATO time must be utilized. In some cases these employees may be approved to do work from home. All of the special circumstances outlined above must have prior approval by the Executive Director or Board President. (This Classification would apply to part time employees - Marketing Coordinator and Prevention Specialists).

Category 4100 - Employee must work 35 hours per week. Hours vary depending on evening classes, weekend events and early morning speaking engagements. When there are no "after hours" activities, the employee is expected to work 8:30 -4:30, Monday through Friday in the DPRC offices. When there are evening or weekend activities, the employee may adjust their schedule during the week to keep within the 35-hour requirement. In some cases these employees may be approved to do work from home. All of the special circumstances outlined above must have prior approval by the Executive Director or Board President. (This classification applies to full time Outreach Workers and Full Time Prevention Specialists - note Teachers option would mean 40 hours/week instead of 35)

Category 5100 - Employee works set number of hours as dictated by the Executive Director. Employee may select their schedule on a bi-monthly basis and submit it to the agency's Program Coordinator. This schedule may vary from week to week. All appointments and/or other interruptions to the work schedule must be done when the employee is off the clock. Changes to the work schedule must be reported promptly to the Program Coordinator in order to notify DCF. All work that is submitted must be performed either on location in the field or en route to work site. (This classification applies to all part time Outreach Workers)

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Posted by Kristin Carlson

Organization: University of South Florida Lakeland
Position Number: 10650
Date Posted: 10/13/06
Deadline to Apply: Open until Filled
Annual Salary: $25,500 - $29,275
Duties: Join a fun, fast-paced team in the Office of University Relations at the University of South Florida Lakeland. This position provides administrative support to the Director and Assistant Director and a broad range of functions, including scheduling, marketing, communications, media and community relations, and special events.

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma and four years of clerical, administrative, or customer service experience. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and capacity to learn proprietary software packages (such as database or accounting applications). Ability to operate standard office equipment. Ability to work in a collaborative environment, manage deadlines, juggle competing priorities, and help diverse constituencies fall in love with USF Lakeland. Typing speed of 45 cwpm.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; creativity, and experience with marketing, special events, and/or public relations. Ability to type 65 cwpm.

Mail, fax or electronically transmit a cover letter (clearly stating position number for which you are applying and related experience), resume and references to:
Samantha Lane, slane@lakeland.usf.edu – phone: (863) 667-7017; fax: (863) 667-7949
University of South Florida Lakeland
Attn: Samantha Lane
3433 Winter Lake Rd.
Lakeland, Florida 33803

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Posted by Kristin Carlson

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Assistant Director of Annual Funds for Leadership Giving
Florida Southern College

Reports to: Director of Annual Funds
Qualifications: Four-year degree required, preferably in public relations or marketing
1-2 years experience in higher education fundraising or equivalent

Position Description: The assistant director of leadership giving works directly with the director of annual funds to plan and implement the unrestricted annual giving programs of Florida Southern College with the goals of increasing alumni participation and building a greater base of support for the College. The assistant director focuses on stewardship and growth of the Spivey Society, the College’s unrestricted leadership giving program. Additional responsibilities include assisting the director of annual funds in conducting campaigns to solicit alumni, parents, faculty/staff, and friends of the college for annual contributions in support of the operating budget.

For more information or to submit a resume contact:
Kathy Ellis
Director of Annual Funds
Florida Southern College
111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive
Lakeland, FL 33801-5698
kellis@flsouthern.edu

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Posted by Kristin Carlson

Work for something you believe in….

The American Cancer Society is a preeminent leader in the non-profit realm with a commitment to creating a better tomorrow.

As a Community Representative, you will use your enthusiasm to recruit, develop, manage and empower volunteers to become involved in special event fundraising, patient programs and advocacy work. This will include coordinating with team members on a regional and statewide basis, while also expanding our presence throughout your assigned community through the development and cultivation of constituent relationships. The hours are long, but the rewards are immeasurable!

Position is based out of the Lakeland office in Polk County, and would help cover territories within Polk County. This labor and time intensive position requires securing corporate sponsorship for assigned development activities and analyzing income development performance to enhance existing income and identify new sources of income. Bachelor's degree required, along with 3+ years of experience in outside sales, fundraising and/or community organization experience. Excellent interpersonal skills a must. Local travel required.

Experience/Education-Based salaries * Exceptional Benefits Offerings * Health/Dental/Vision/Life/Generous Paid Time off * Career Advancement Opportunities * Retirement Plans * Team Oriented Workplace

The American Cancer Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Diversity.
Log on to www.acscareers.org for online applications or call 863-688-2326.

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Posted by minnella

Lakeland Area Chamber of Commerce seeks reliable team player with excellent administrative and interpersonal skills for challenging position in a fast paced environment. Must be able to organize and work independently on multiple projects. Proficiency in Microsoft Office package required. Competitive salary and excellent benefits package including 401K. EOE/Drugfree Workplace. Send resume to: Admin, PO Box 3607, Lakeland, FL 33802-3607 or fax to: 863/683-7454

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Posted by Carolyn Jackson

AMI Lakeland is looking to hire Part Time Employees...
- Administrative Assistant
- Master Counselor (Masters Degree with Counseling experience/Social Work/LMHC)
- Motivational Instructor

AMI Lakeland is an after school kids program that provides Behavior Modification, Moral Reasoning, Skill Streaming, Health Education, Aggression Therapy, individual and family counseling to the At-Risk-Youth of Lakeland. We are a Non-Profit organization that has been in Polk County since 1993, but have just recently moved back into the City of Lakeland. We are increasing the number of kids we service and are looking to hire more staff.

If you or someone you know is interested, please have them fax their resumes to 863-682-7660 or email:
cfmi-ed@amikids.org

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Posted by Kristin Carlson

The Company – Saddle Creek Corporation is a 40-year old privately held leading provider of warehousing, transportation, and integrated logistics services. We provide distribution solutions for contract and public warehousing, along with specialty packaging, bar coding, inventory management and logistics outsourcing. Headquartered in Lakeland, Florida, Saddle Creek employs over 1,400 associates and has facilities located in 17 cities in the southeastern and southwestern United States.

The Saddle Creek management team believes that the understanding of our customer’s needs and providing solutions is a key to long-term competitive success. In today’s business environment many of those solutions will be provided through technology. Therefore, we must leverage leading edge systems that meet our customer’s needs and requirements. The Network Engineer position is a critical component to our competitive success.

The Position – The Network Engineer is responsible for the health and security of all SCC local and wide area networks. Specific duties include but are not limited to:

-Design, configure, and maintain routing, security, and switching solutions for local and wide area networks.
-Coordinate specifying, procuring, provisioning, and installing of data communications circuits and equipment.
-Develop network documentation, procedures, and monitoring strategies.
-Provide network utilization statistics, status reports, and change recommendations as appropriate.
-Perform systems administrator and technical support functions for Windows based operating systems.
-Isolate problem trends and troubleshoot recurring issues to find permanent solutions.
-Assist in the development of a corporate disaster recovery plan.
-Configure and install customer co-located infrastructure as requested.
-Travel as required (up to 25%).
-Participate in the Technical Services "On Call" rotation schedule.

Education – An undergraduate degree with solid academic accomplishments, preferably in a technology related field is preferred. An advanced, or computer science, degree would receive favorable consideration. CCNP or CCSP certification is required, CCIE certification preferred. Microsoft certification is a plus.

Experience – The candidate will have proven experience with multiple implementations of multi-site high availability networking solutions including multi-vendor networking utilizing OSPF, HSRP, and BGP. Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate high degrees of competency in analysis, troubleshooting, documentation, and project management; and must have excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Compensation – Saddle Creek is prepared to offer a highly attractive compensation package which will include a competitive base salary, substantial bonus opportunity, profit sharing, 401K, and a competitive benefits package.

To apply for this position: Please submit a resume including salary history to:

Saddle Creek Corporation
Reference: Network Engineer Position
3010 Saddle Creek Road
Lakeland, FL 33801

You may submit your information electronically to ISRecruiting@saddlecrk.com Please include “Network Engineer” in the subject line.

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Posted by Kristin Carlson

The success of Polk County’s elections rests in the hands of citizens willing to work at the precincts on Election Day. Sharp people are needed for challenging and varied duties during the 2006 elections. These paid positions offer a peek behind democracy’s curtain!

http://www.polkelections.com/content.asp?c=7

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Posted by Kristin Carlson

Construction site Secretary
Commercial general contractor seeks quality individual with experience in construction and secretarial duties for an on sight construction office. Send resume to: Creative Contractors, PO Box 91778 or fax: 863-802-8547 Attn: Brett J.

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Posted by Kristin Carlson

Project Manager
Commercial general contractor seeks quality individual with experience in schools, clubhouses or healthcare projects. Send resume to: Creative Contractors Inc., 620 Drew Street, Clearwater, FL 33755 or fax 727-447-4808 Attn: Jerry S.

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Posted by Kristin Carlson

We are looking for Management Trainees to join Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Polk County. We are looking for those individuals that have preferably a 4-yr college with sales and customer service experience. It would be a 48-50 hr. work week and a starting salary of between $29,00-31,000/yr.+ benefits. Apply online at www.enterprise.com/careers or call Jennifer Brooks at 813/885-5636 x264. EOE M/F/D/V

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Posted by Kristin Carlson

Waller Construction, Inc. / Waller Development, Inc.
Position: Marketing Representative / Real Estate Property Manager
Key Career Points: Competitive compensation and benefits. Flexible work schedule. Progressive and growing company.
Contact: Jimmy Waller for more information. 688-8870 Ext. 308.
E-mail @ jimmywaller@wallergroup.com

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Posted by Angie Register

Tutors Needed: The Learning Resource Center needs certified educators
immediately to help elementary and middle school students struggling in
reading and math. Hourly pay and flexible schedule. Only two hours per
week could make a difference in a child's life. Please contact Melissa
Cannon or Alice Koehler at 863.688.9477.

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Posted by Kristin Carlson

A new job opening has been posted in the EMERGE Forum by Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing:

Sponsorship Sales Manager

Login to the forum to check it out.

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Posted by Josh Hallett

Emerge Member Kevin Terrell provided the following:

SunTrust Bank has a job opening for a commercial lender and an administrative assistant in the commercial lending area. If interested visit the SunTrust web-site, career links section here.
The positions for Lakeland are in the Mid-FL Region (code 008) of the web-site and then Commercial. The full job descriptions are available on the web-site. Other job opportunities are also available on the web-site.

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Posted by Michael Wiener

EMERGE Member, Marc Zimmerman of Central Florida Sports has a job opening.

Sales & Events Representative -Sports Marketing

Job Order # 9635 - Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below:

POSITION DUTIES: Develops, implements and provides supervision of marketing, sales and promotional activities for tourism/sports markets that generate overnight stays in Polk County accommodations and creates economic impact in Polk County. Assists Sales and Event Manager with creation and implementation of the tourism/sports marketing sales plan. Travels extensively promoting Polk County as a sports destination. Targets and develops niche markets that increase overnight stays in Polk County. Directs comprehensive sports sales efforts by planning and coordinating sales missions in target markets.

Responsible for assisting the Sales and Event Manager with budgeting, financial control and analysis. Coordinates sales and marketing presentations to consumer and organizational decision makers about Polk County and to encourage and enhance the selection of this area as a tourism/sports destination. Generates and qualifies leads using sports/tourism computer database and other sales methods. Prepares follow up reports, analysis and information. Assists the Sales and Event Manager in the coordination and operations of Polk County owned and co-owned special events, including but not limited to securing venues, volunteer recruitment, completion of special event bid applications, on-site special event set-up and management. Develops and manages special event budgets including revenue projections, expenses and value in-kind. Negotiates and secures room blocks and rates for special events, conferences and meetings held in Polk County.

Develops and maintains mailing lists for current and prospective clients, area news contacts, state, national and international decision makers. Develops and assists in the design of sales and marketing materials. Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of sales, marketing, public relations and communications techniques and methods. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with employees, clients, business representatives and the public. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to make public speaking presentations. Ability to conceive, design, formulate and prepare informational data, analyze data, reports and survey information. Ability to use independent judgement, analyze information and formulate recommendations. Ability to prepare budgets and tactical sales strategies. Ability to coordinate and plan meetings, conferences and special events. Skilled in word processing.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate of an accredited four (4) year college or university and have a minimum of three (3) years sales, marketing or business related experience. Must have a valid drivers license and be able to secure a valid Florida drivers license at the time of employment. A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

JOB LOCATION: Tourism/Sports Marketing Office- Bartow, FL

WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday

HIRING RATE: $18.09 per hour - (Pay Grade 21/0346)

CLOSING DATE: July 15, 2005

Interested applicants should complete a Polk County Application no later than the closing date indicated above and submit to:

POLK COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, PERSONNEL
P.O. BOX 9005, DRAWER CAO3, BARTOW, FL 33831
(863) 534-6030, EXT. 6027
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/VP

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Posted by Josh Hallett