82 Contract Specialist jobs in Bartow

CROSSMARK is a leading sales and marketing services company in the consumer goods industry that expertly guides our clients along "The Way to Market" by delivering growth solutions with exceptional service. Our expertise spans the grocery, mass, club, drug, convenience store, and home improvement channels among others, and our solutions bolster our clients' capabilities for developing best practices, insight analysis, and customer targeting that always hit the mark.

We do this by excelling in four key areas headquarter selling, retail merchandising, store level marketing, and streamlining trade practices. In business for more than 100 years, CROSSMARK employs more than 40,000 associates worldwide in offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, CROSSMARK is a privately owned corporation.

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CROSSMARK is in search of Event Specialists in your area! As an Event Specialist, your responsibilities would include: practicing suggestive selling to drive sales for a particular product, excellent customer service, and in-store cooking demonstrations.

CROSSMARK offers weekly pay, a 401K plan, and health benefits including optional coverage for vision and dental plans. If you are interested in learning about the positions, feel free to contact me at

Friendly, respectful, willing and able to take direction

Must be able to stand for up to six (6) hours

Reliable internet access

Ability to work independently

Be responsible and dependable

Have your own reliable form of transportation

High school diploma/GED

Permanent Part time (Looking for supplemental income? This is it!)

Primarily weekends (Shifts are approximately six hours in length and typically Thursday-Sunday.)

Company-provided training (Ideal for entry-level or those looking to obtain new skills.)

CROSSMARK is a leading sales and marketing services company in the consumer goods industry that expertly guides our clients along "The Way to Market" by delivering growth solutions with exceptional service. Our expertise spans the grocery, mass, club, drug, convenience store, and home improvement channels among others, and our solutions bolster our clients' capabilities for developing best practices, insight analysis, and customer targeting that always hit the mark.

We do this by excelling in four key areas headquarter selling, retail merchandising, store level marketing, and streamlining trade practices. In business for more than 100 years, CROSSMARK employs more than 40,000 associates worldwide in offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, CROSSMARK is a privately owned corporation. Equal Opportunity Employer

CROSSMARK is in search of Event Specialists in your area! As an Event Specialist, your responsibilities would include: practicing suggestive selling to drive sales for a particular product, excellent customer service, and in-store cooking demonstrations.

CROSSMARK offers weekly pay, a 401K plan, and health benefits including optional coverage for vision and dental plans. If you are interested in learning about the positions, feel free to contact me at

• Friendly, respectful, willing and able to take direction
• Must be able to stand for up to six (6) hours
• Reliable internet access
• Ability to work independently
• Be responsible and dependable
• Have your own reliable form of transportation
• High school diploma/GED

Permanent Part time (Looking for supplemental income? This is it!)

Primarily weekends (Shifts are approximately six hours in length and typically Thursday-Sunday.)

Company-provided training (Ideal for entry-level or those looking to obtain new skills.)

Monk Law Group is looking for a team-oriented professional to assist in a busy family law practice. The ideal candidate is someone experienced in billing and collections work, and is interested in doing so as a long-term career. This individual will be responsible for drafting and sending accurate invoices, managing multiple excel spreadsheets to track client balances and payment plans, and assuring that clients are timely paying all invoices. Preferred applicants have obtained, or will obtain, an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, and/or Accounting.

Monk Law Group practices primarily in family law, criminal defense, estate planning, elder law, and personal injury. The firm provides a 401(k) with employer matching contributions; paid holidays; and, bonus opportunities.

Interested candidates must provide a current resume and cover letter to be considered for this position. Compensation is negotiable and commensurate with experience.

Thank you for your interest!

Villatel, a hospitality company, is seeking a highly organized and proactive Dispatch Specialist to support Operations. The Dispatch Specialist will play a critical role in coordinating and overseeing the dispatching of maintenance, housekeeping, guest services, and other service requests to ensure efficient and timely issue resolution. This position requires excellent communication skills, strong leadership abilities, along with a commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for our guests. Responsibilities Monitor incoming requests through various channels, such as phone calls, emails, and online platforms, and address any issues and/or delays in resolution. Prioritize and assign tasks based on urgency, nature of the request, and availability of resources. Ensure that all service requests are addressed promptly and efficiently to meet guest satisfaction standards. Maintain accurate records of dispatched requests, including timestamps, assigned personnel, and completion status. Liaise with various departments, including maintenance, housekeeping, and management, to coordinate service delivery and resolve guest-related issues. Communicate effectively with guests to gather information about service requests, provide updates on status, and ensure satisfaction with resolution(s). Conduct follow-up to verify the completion and satisfactory resolution of dispatched requests. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate or bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business administration, or related field preferred. Previous experience in dispatching and/or customer service within the hospitality industry. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact professionally with guests, staff, and management. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy. Proficiency in using dispatching software, property management systems, and Microsoft Office suite. Ability to work well with others, fostering a cooperative and efficient work environment. Ability to remain calm and focused under pressure and to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. Available to work shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Why work at Villatel? We love, love, love vacations. For ourselves, sure (don't get too excited). But more importantly, for the tens of thousands of guests who visit us each year looking to have the most incredible experiences of their lives. Our mission? Exceed their expectations every single time-by offering vacation rentals and a level of service that is consistently luxurious, reliable, and financially attainable.As the first-ever "flag" hospitality brand in the vacation rental sector, we simultaneously design, maintain, and service every home we put on the market. So, unlike the average vacation rental platform, we don't just hope our homes and guest experiences are up to snuff. We actively make them as incredible as we can-by owning every step of the process.

Collections Specialist

Seeking a collections specialist to manage overdue accounts, negotiate payment plans, and ensure timely debt recovery while maintaining positive customer relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent customer service while meeting collection goals 

• Manage a daily call queue.

• Takes payments and assists management with requests for due date/deferments.

• Light skip tracing on accounts

• Identifies and recommends accounts for repossession.

• Performs other essential functions as assigned.

Minimum qualifications:

• Strong negotiation skills with proven ability to effectively handle difficult customers.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Able to adapt to change.

• Problem Solving Drive for Results

• Basic computer skills with the ability to type 30 wpm

• Flexibility to work scheduled hours between 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday- Friday

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

• Reliable transportation to Lakeland Fl 33805 or plan to relocate before starting (Required)

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Mid Finance Florida is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free work environment.

PARALEGAL SPECIALIST - 60057757

Date: Jul 9, 2025

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website ( .

Requisition No: 856272

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: PARALEGAL SPECIALIST - 60057757

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60057757

Salary: agency to update

Posting Closing Date: 08/15/2025

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Description: This is work assisting lawyers in the Children’s Legal Services program by preparing legal documents, scheduling court events, filing and serving legal documents, and preparing discovery. The work is challenging but incredibly rewarding.

Location: Polk County. Applicants interested in working in counties/cities other than Polk County will need to apply for positions advertised for those specific areas on the People First System.

Annual Salary: $37,000.08. Internal salary appointments are determined according to DCF Salary policy.

Job Responsibilities/Examples of Work May Include:

• Preparing legal documents;

• Coordinating service of process;

• Maintaining case files;

• Maintaining court calendars;

• Maintaining litigation timetables;

• Filing pleadings and other legal documents with the clerk of court;

• Performing legal research for attorneys, subject to supervision.

• Coordinating inter-agency and intra-agency legal functions.

• Performing notary functions;

• Attending hearings to assist counsel;

• Assisting witnesses with court proceedings; and

• Entering data timely and accurately into statewide databases.

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of a training program to become a legal assistant, a paralegal, a legal paraprofessional or a lawyer's or attorney's assistant; or

• A degree or certificate in legal technology, legal administration, legal studies or allied legal services; or

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in allied legal services; or

• Two years of experience involving paralegal work; or

• Two years of experience in legal secretarial work.

Special Note:

• Incumbents in this position may be required to transport files (up to 25 lbs.) to and from the courthouse regularly.

• Some Agency positions may require successful completion of pre-interview assessment or work sample prior to interview.

• Ability to speak/read/write Spanish/Creole/French or other foreign language may be considered in the selection process as determined by Agency need at time of interview.

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

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The state of Florida is an equal opportunity employer/affirmative action employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center (1- ). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. Veterans' preference will be given to eligible veterans and their spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1- ). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere ( . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

BARTOW, FL, US, 33830

Nearest Major Market:Lakeland