City of Portage, Michigan

If you missed the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, you missed a lot! Watch the meeting recording here: https://lnkd.in/g7axTte5.

The City of Portage is looking for a creative and detail-oriented Multimedia Specialist to join our Office of Public Information! If you're passionate about digital storytelling, video production, and community engagement, this is your opportunity to make an impact. ? What You'll Do: ? Develop and manage digital content for social media, websites, newsletters, and public information campaigns. ? Produce engaging video content for social media, the city website, and cable access channels. ? Capture and edit photos to document key events and enhance city communications. ? Plan and produce podcast episodes to share important city updates and community stories. ? Assist with event planning, including public meetings, ribbon cuttings, and outreach events. ? What We're Looking For: ? A bachelor’s degree in communications, multimedia design, journalism, graphic design, marketing, public relations, or a related field and 2-5 years of experience in multimedia production with a strong portfolio, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Public sector or non-profit experience is advantageous. ? Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite or similar video, photo, and audio editing tools. ? Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. ? Availability for occasional night or weekend assignments. ? A valid State of Michigan driver’s license. ? Work On-site ? Why Join Us? ? Play a key role in shaping the city's public outreach and engagement. ? Work in a dynamic environment where your creativity makes a difference. ? Enjoy a collaborative team atmosphere with professional growth opportunities. ? Pay range is $39,375 - $45,000 with excellent benefits. Salary offered commensurate with experience. ? Here is How to Join Us. ? Apply online at https://lnkd.in/gdYu2hqG or in person at Human Resources inside Portage City Hall, 7900 South Westnedge Avenue. Questions? Contact Human Resources at (269) 329-4533 or text (269) 998-1385. Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of the city to afford equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, height, weight, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity; Positive action shall be taken to insure the fulfillment of this policy.

?? Call for Applicants - Advisory Boards & Commissions The Portage City Council seeks volunteers to serve on Citizen Advisory Boards and Commissions. These groups provide valuable input to the City Council on issues from building code violations to urban planning to park programs. The Council is actively seeking members for the Construction Board of Appeals, Environmental Board, Local Officers Compensation Commission, and Planning Commission. ?? Interested applicants are encouraged to apply at https://lnkd.in/gmm2bSnv. Apply by Wednesday, May 21 to secure your spot at the May 27 Board & Commission Interviews.

?? Nick Haines, the Deputy Director of Streets & Parks, joins host Mary Ruple to discuss the 2025 Spring Cleanup program, the NEW Food Scraps Collection program, and other collection programs. Listen to the ??? podcast at portagemi.gov/544. ?? For more information on these programs, visit portagemi.gov/279. Do you have a podcast idea, send us an email at [email protected].

??The March 2025 Employee of the Month is Amanda McGovern. Amanda has been with the city for five and a half years. She started as an Administrative Assistant in the Department of Finance & Purchasing and was promoted to an Accounting Specialist II in December 2022. Amanda’s main responsibility is preparing payroll and making sure everyone is paid accurately. She also double-checks timecards after final approvals. Finally, she is responsible for ensuring the appropriate changes and updates are made in the city’s payroll systems and making sure she keeps up with ever-changing rules, regulations, policies, and laws. In her spare time, Amanda enjoys caring for what feels like a million indoor plants and making memories with her 8-year-old son. Please help us celebrate this Employee of the Month!

It’s National Consumer Protection Week and we’ve been showing you how to #SlamTheScam all week long. What to Do if You Were Scammed Recovering from a scam can be a long and difficult process. Here are some reminders: ?? Do not blame yourself. Criminal behavior is not your fault. ?? Stop contact with the scammer. Do not talk to them or respond to their messages. ?? Notify the three major credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion to add a fraud alert to your credit report. ?? Protect your Social Security number ?? Report the scam to the Portage Department of Public Safety Community Engagement and Resolution Team (CERT) at portagemi.gov/345. The Federal Trade Commission’s “What To Do if You Were Scammed” article (https://lnkd.in/ehHwtuXS) has information about what to do if you paid someone you think is a scammer or gave a scammer your personal information or access to your computer or phone. #PortageCares #NCPW2025

Good morning, Portage! ?? The Portage City Council and the Environmental Board meet the week of March 10. The March Board of Review also meets Monday through Thursday. See below for details.

?? 2025 RFB Mowing Services The City of Portage invites interested contractors to submit a sealed bid for a multiple year contract with a term of one base year and five option years for the provision of mowing and landscaping services. Bid documents and details are on the BidNet website and must be submitted via https://lnkd.in/dJkU_AMR.

It’s National Consumer Protection Week and TODAY is #SlamTheScam Day! How to Avoid a Scam Protect yourself, friends, and family — If you receive a suspicious call, text, email, or social media message: ?? Remain calm. If you receive a communication that causes a strong emotional response, take a deep breath. Talk to someone you trust. ?? Hang up or ignore the message. Do not click on links or attachments. ?? Protect your money. Scammers will insist that you pay with a gift card, prepaid debit card, cryptocurrency, wire transfer, money transfer, or by mailing cash. Scammers use these forms of payment because they are hard to trace. ?? Protect your personal information. Be cautious of any contact claiming to be from a government agency or law enforcement telling you about a problem you don’t recognize, even if the caller has some of your personal information. ?? Spread the word to protect your community from scammers. Knowledge is your best defense – recognize the red flags, stay cautious, and help others spot scams before they happen. #PortageCares #NCPW2025

It’s National Consumer Protection Week and #SlamTheScam Day on Thursday, March 6. Known Tactics Scammers Use Scammers frequently change their approach with new tactics and messages to trick people. Scammers will often: ?? Threaten you with arrest or legal action because you don’t agree to pay money immediately. ?? Suspend your Social Security number. ?? Claim to need personal information or payment to activate a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) or other benefit increase. ?? Pressure you to take immediate action, including sharing personal information. ?? Ask you to pay with gift cards, prepaid debit cards, wire transfers, cryptocurrency, or by mailing cash. ?? Threaten to seize your bank account. ?? Offer to move your money to a “protected” bank account. ?? Demand secrecy. ?? Direct message you on social media. Be skeptical and look for red flags. If you receive a suspicious call, text message, email, letter, or message on social media, the caller or sender may not be who they say they are. Don’t be fooled! HANG UP! #PortageCares #NCPW2025