25 P2P members (non-EMERGE Lakeland or existing EMERGE Lakeland members) and 10 current EMERGE Lakeland advisors will participate in the program. The program application period will be July 1 - July 31, 2009. The program year will be August 1, 2009 - May 15, 2010.
All newly engaged young professionals will participate in two Emerge Lakeland membership programs and four specifically designed P2P events or activities.
For an appliction or for more information, please click the P2P tab on the upper right corner of this page or visit http://www.emergelakeland.com/p2p/
]]>T. Mims Corp./Buyer’s Rep. Inc. Red, White & Kaboom will take place around the Lake Mirror Promenade from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The evening’s entertainment will include the pop rock sounds of the popular band MillHopper. The popular band will play three sets of music ending at 9:00 p.m. to a breathtaking display of fireworks over Lake Mirror. Our local food banks are in need of donations and as part of this year’s celebration, we are asking that all those that are coming out for this wonderful free event, to bring a canned food item. There will be several locations throughout Lake Mirror Park that will be accepting the canned food donations.
Please contact Kevin Cook, Director of Communications, City of Lakeland for more information: 863/834‐6264
From Monday, June 1st to Friday, June 5th, between the hours of 7:00 and 9:00 a.m., Black & Brew will be giving away a free breakfast sandwich (one per customer, per day) with a minimum $1 donation to the United Way.
The Black & Brew staff will wear LIVE UNITED shirts and have information available for their customers about UWCF and the difference our partners make in our community. In addition, Black & Brew will be donating $250 to the United Way partner organization that refers the most people to take part in the promotion.
As a United Way business partner located in or near downtown Lakeland, we would like to invite you to come by Black & Brew next week to try a delicious breakfast sandwich & help local agencies at the same time.
Black & Brew is located at 205 East Main Street in downtown Lakeland.
For more information, visit www.uwcf.org or www.blackandbrew.com or give us a call at UWCF: 863-648-1500 ext. 257 or B&B: 863.682.1210.
We appreciate your help and hope to see you there!
]]>The Project Coordinator is responsible for project data, tracking, preparing required
periodic reports and maintaining statistical data related to redevelopment programs;
managing community meeting logistics, and communicating with program partners,
clients and the general public and public officials. This is a new position that works in
collaboration with the Program and Project Managers.
Special Skills or Qualifications Required
Detail oriented with excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing. Ability
and eagerness to learn new programs and design new systems. Ability to prepare and
review complex studies and reports that include financial data. Strong research and
analytical abilities essential, as are excellent computer skills. Experience with federal
grant programs helpful, but not required. Familiarity with real estate terminology,
development processes, budgets, and transactions is preferred.
Training and Experience
Completion of a Bachelors degree in urban or regional planning, business, public
administration, or a closely related field preferred. Community college and/or
significant work experience in applicable field or discipline may be substituted.
Occasional overnight travel. Frequent evening meetings and local travel required.
Open until filled. EOE/ADA/drug-free workplace
Please submit resume and cover letter to either: Redevelopmentjob@aol.com
Or
Redevelopment Manager
Swan Development Advisors, Inc.
P.O. Box 2097
Lakeland, FL 33806-2097
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Description of Duties
Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing technical and administrative
assistance for housing, community development and urban planning programs as
required. Essential job functions include providing assistance in the planning and
administration of programs and projects, drafting correspondence, interacting with
members of the public and program vendors; produces proposals, reports, and
manages various general office duties.
Performs secretarial and administrative support functions for managers, supervisors and
staff; types, formats, edits, revises, proofreads: creates materials for public
presentations; composes correspondence, reports and informational materials;
proofreads and checks typed and other materials for accuracy and completeness and
for compliance with policies and regulations. Performs other related duties as required.
Excellent written and verbal skills required.
Training and Experience
Bachelors or Associates Degree preferred. College coursework or high school graduate
with significant experience, and at least three years of increasingly responsible office
administrative, specialized administrative support or secretarial experience required.
Occasional overnight travel. Frequent evening meetings and local travel required.
Open until filled. EOE/ADA/drug-free workplace
Please submit resume and cover letter to either: Redevelopmentjob@aol.com
Or
Redevelopment Manager
Swan Development Advisors, Inc.
P.O. Box 2097
Lakeland, FL 33806-2097
or visit the following link to purchase tickets:
http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/CirqueDuSoleil/en/special/saltimbanco/lakelandPromo.htm
This position provides high-level administrative support to the Director of Business Development & Marketing, as well as other management staff as needed with minimal supervision. This position requires a candidate with extensive editing, computer, and customer service skills as well as attention to detail, problem solving skills, fast/focused under pressure, and professionalism dealing with diverse communication styles and people. Some weekend and evening hours required as needed. Pay ranges $12.00/hr to $15.00/hr. Company benefits are provided after 90 days.
Duties & Responsibilities: Assist with scheduling a challenging and ever changing array of appointments, meetings, and travel as needed; Assist with the preparation of routine and non-routine reports and proposals for prospective and existing clients; Coordinate travel arrangements as needed; Manage and organize off-site and on-site meetings/seminars; Prioritize day-to-day projects/commitments; Day-to-day appointment management, data entry, marketing coordination/development support, preparation of correspondence/email and newsletters/brochures/handouts and press releases, answer phones, filing, maintain archives of press releases/photos/promotional materials/forms/business cards/samples/etc., make copies, send/receive faxes, mailings, marketing database updates, surveys, direct business inquiries to appropriate staff, database maintenance, assistance with special events/conference/tradeshow exhibit coordination, update corporate Statement of Qualifications.
Qualifications: High school diploma, college education preferred. Position requires ability to manage multiple priorities, close attention to detail; and strong analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as customer service skills. Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Adobe (varied), varied database programs, graphic design, internet research, and typing skills. Must be self-motivated with superior organizational skills. Ability to follow established, detailed procedures is at times required. Position also requires discretion and confidentiality. Some travel required.
E-mail resume to mbfrey@ascworld.net
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retention of foster family homes, providing support to new and existing parent/families and providing resources and training opportunities. Effective performance requires independent judgment under some guidance.
Specific Duties include:
Essential Functions: establish and maintain a positive working relationship with HFC customers, recruit and pre-screen prospective foster families for MAPP Orientation classes, train pre-service/in-service training for foster parents, review all licensing and re-licensing home studies for accuracy and compliance with licensing regulations, assist with licensure problem resolution, assist in the development of tracking systems , ensures all screening requirements completed in a timely manner, arrange and participate in retention and recruitment activities, recruit and pre-screen prospective Foster Families, monitor the ongoing development of Life Books, set-up pre-service/in-service training notify parents and encourage participation, train pre-service/in-service training for foster parents,conduct initial home studies, and secure signatures as required within the specified time frames, monitor, completion of training requirements for Foster Families, notify parents of training hours by letter, participate in recruitment activities, provide ongoing support, resources and referral information to Foster Families, ensures all screening requirements completed in a timely manner, conduct MAPP Training and Orientation Presentations, demonstrates cultural and age-specific, competencies in interactions with clients, families,co-workers and customers and completes special projects as assigned within designated time frames.
This position requires a Bachelors degree in Social Work or related
field and will be required to obtain certification as Child Protection
Professional. Experience in Licensing is strongly preferred.
We offer an excellent benefits package with tuition assistance, group
health, RX, dental insurance, wellness programs, domestic partner
coverage, retirement & generous paid time off. Fax resume with job code 863-534-9215 or Email to jbobb@heartlandforchildren.org Drug free Work Place, Drug Testing Req. EOE M/F/D/V
For more information, please contact Jacquelyn Bobb at 863.519.8900 ext. 291
If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact Marci Miller, JA Education Manager at (863) 603-0254 or mmiller@jawcf.org.
Volunteers are currently needed at the following schools:
Churchwell Elementary
Crystal Lake Elementary
Dixieland Elementary
Jesse Keen Elementary
North Lakeland Elementary
Oscar J. Pope Elementary
Purcell Elementary
Lake Gibson Middle
Sleepy Hill Middle
Southwest Middle
If you need more information on each individual program offered, you may visit their website, www.japolk.org.
Over the last two years Lakeland, along with the support of Southern Lady, Inc. has raised over $50,000 which has gone toward promising new research projects funded by JDRF. The Walk draws people together in a healthy activity for a worthy cause, raising money to help find a cure for diabetes. It's fun for families and builds camaraderie among company employees. Above all, it's an event you will feel good about being a part of.
As usual t-shirts will be available for all walkers. All donations no matter how big or small should be made out to JDRF. As always donations are tax-deductible and most importantly Southern Lady, Inc. has graciously agreed to match your donations once again!
For more information contact Melissa Hughey at 727-344-2873 or visit jdrf.org
Please consider attending this amazing and uplifting event.
Where: USF Polytechnic, LTB Auditorium- 3433 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland, FL 33803
What: To kickoff Women’s History Month in March, USF Polytechnic has another phenomenal group of outstanding women to share their stories of success. The panel will include our very own Punam Saxena. Please share with your students, friends, and family members. This is a FREE event.
Hosted by Diane Boczkowski, USF Poly's Students
For more information, please call 863.667.7812
Where: Lake Mirror Promenade
What: Live band, over 100 different wines to sample and fare from over 20 local restaurants.
Cost: $50.00 in advance, $55.00 at the door
Buy 8 tickets and get 2 free!
For more information, please contact Joan Eby at 863.665.3846 ext. 222
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