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Florida Atlantic University (FAU) serves more than 32,000 undergraduate and graduate students across six campuses along Florida’s Southeast coast. Recognized as one of only 21 institutions nationwide with dual designations from the Carnegie Classification - “R1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production” and “Opportunity College and University”. Florida Atlantic University stands at the intersection of academic excellence and social mobility. Ranked among the Top 100 Public Universities by U.S. News & World Report, Florida Atlantic University is also nationally recognized as a Top 25 Best-In-Class College and cited by Washington Monthly as “one of the country’s most effective engines of upward mobility.” As a university of first choice for students across Florida and the nation, Florida Atlantic University welcomed its most academically competitive incoming class in university history in Fall 2025. To learn more, visit www.fau.edu.

The City of Lakeland is committed to attracting and retaining top talent by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports employees and their families at every stage of life and career. Employees enjoy a defined pension plan with a 5-year vesting period (with separate pension plans for Police and Fire), as well as a 457 deferred compensation plan with a 5% employer match to help build long-term financial security. Our benefits also include tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, and access to an onsite health clinic designed to promote wellness and convenience. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care. Financial protection and peace of mind are supported through basic and AD&D life insurance equal to one times annual earnings up to $50,000, free long-term disability coverage, and additional voluntary options including life and AD&D insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and critical illness benefits. Work-life balance is a priority, with generous paid leave including vacation time, sick time, access to a sick leave pool, 12 paid holidays, funeral leave, jury/witness duty leave, and military leave. Employees also benefit from free access to recreational facilities and fitness classes that support overall wellness. At the City of Lakeland, we invest in our employees by providing meaningful benefits that enhance financial stability, personal well-being, and professional growth.

For more than 75 years, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has led the movement to safeguard America’s historic places. A privately funded nonprofit organization, we work to protect America's historic sites; tell the full American story; build stronger communities; and invest in preservation's future. Thanks to the passion and dedication of our advocates and supporters, we’re able to protect hundreds of places every year. Help us save places that matter—for ourselves, each other, and our future together. While we encourage constructive discussion, we ask that you conduct yourself in a civil manner and treat others with respect. The National Trust monitors comments and may remove posts that it deems inappropriate.