City of Portland, Maine

Don’t throw your jack-o-lantern in the trash! Bring it to Portland’s annual Pumpkin-Cycle instead! Come chuck your slumpin' pumpkins in the Payson Park Little League Parking Lot on Saturday, November 7th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Smashing pumpkins is optional, but encouraged. From there, we will make sure the pumpkins get properly composted with Garbage to Garden and don't go to waste! Pumpkin Cycle is a free, kid-friendly event. Bring as many pumpkins (and gourds) as you want!

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We're proud to celebrate Melissa Hue, our Office of Economic Opportunity Director, and Kevin Kraft, Director of our Planning & Urban Development Department on their well-deserved recognition as two of MaineBiz’s 40 Under 40! Through their dedication, expertise, and commitment to serving the city, they both work tirelessly to ensure Portland is working, growing, and thriving for all who live, work, and play here. We’re grateful to have them on our team. Please join us in congratulating Melissa and Kevin on this outstanding achievement! 👏 Visit Mainebiz to read about all of the 2026 honorees: https://lnkd.in/g7wxKp9v

Film night at Congress Square Park with the Sustainability Office Come join the Sustainability Office for an evening film screening of "The Buzz on Native Plants" at Congress Square Park on October 9th. - October 9th - 6:30 PM - Film Screening - 7:30 PM - Panel Discussion - Congress Square Park After the film screening we will be joined by the following community leaders and advocates: - Andrew Tufts (Maine Audubon) - Betsy Tesh (Friends of Woodfords Corner) - Julia Frederick (Wild Seed Project) - Troy Moon (Portland Sustainability Office) We will be discussing the importance of native plants for pollinators, wildlife and communities. Additionally, we will talk about how to start your native plant garden. Make sure to bring your own chair or blanket as seats fill up quickly! See you there!

We're seeking applicants for the position of Director of Housing and Economic Development! Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gQc-qU9H. The Director of Housing and Economic Development serves as a City leader in advancing Portland's housing, community development, and economic development strategies. As a member of the City Manager’s leadership team, the Director provides strategic vision, organizational leadership, and policy guidance on a diverse set of subject areas, including housing production and preservation, community development, economic vitality, workforce and opportunity initiatives, waterfront planning, and business development. This position is open until filled; a first review of resumes will occur on September 18, 2026. #PortlandMaine

🌱 Grow Wild Portland is here! What if we reimagined our small outdoor spaces as habitat for pollinators, wildlife, and native plants? You don’t need a big yard to make a difference. Grow Wild is all about starting small: transforming grassy strips, garden corners, window boxes, planters, and other outdoor small spaces into native habitat. Join the Grow Wild community to get: 🌱 Native planting tips & guides 🌿 Free seasonal resources, including native seeds, wood chips, and lawn signs 🐝 Workshops & events Join the Grow Wild mailing list via the link in our bio to get Starter Kit updates, planting resources, and more: portlandmaine.gov/GrowWild Let’s restore Portland’s native habitat, one small space at a time!

Volunteers needed! The City Clerk's office is seeking applications for various board and committee positions --an important part of our local government! Here's an updated list of open positions, apply by Sunday, August 30.⁠ ⁠ Read the full descriptions and learn how to apply: https://lnkd.in/gbZGQzhF ⁠ - Board of Assessment Review: 1 Seat⁠ - Civilian Police Review Board: 1 Seat⁠ - Clean Elections Review Board: 1 Seat⁠ - Creative Portland Corporation: 4 Seats⁠ - Ethics Commission: 1 Seat⁠ - Historic Preservation: 2 Seats⁠ - Land Bank Commission: 1 Seat (Must live in District 2)⁠ - Portland Development Corporation: 2 Seats⁠ - Portland Public Art Committee: 1 Seat⁠ - Rent Board: 1 Seat (Must live in District 5)⁠ ⁠ #PortlandMaine

We’re Hiring! 🚨 The Maine Cities Readiness Initiative Program Coordinator is a vital role within Portland Public Health, our locally accredited public health agency. The overarching goal of this position is to prepare our southern Maine community for the unexpected. Following state and federal guidance for the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) program, this role ensures our region is equipped to rapidly receive and distribute life-saving medical countermeasures during a public health emergency. The focus will be to proactively develop and refine emergency response plans, organize Points of Dispensing (PODs), and manage response equipment inventory. You will serve as a key connector—building strong, collaborative relationships with city and state partners, community stakeholders, and local emergency teams to ensure our public health infrastructure is resilient, innovative, and ready when our community needs it most. Learn more and apply: PortlandMaine.Gov/Jobs

Yards, sidewalks, that forgotten scrap of grass by the curb. What if small outdoor spaces could become food and shelter for local wildlife and healthier soil for our street trees? Join the City of Portland for this year’s final Landcare Lunch Break on Wed, August 27th at noon featuring Andrew Tufts of Maine Audubon. We'll dig into why native plants matter, how they can cut down on watering and mowing, and practical ways to build more native habitat in Portland from swapping lawn for native plants to adding pollinator-friendly potted planters. 🌱 August 27 | 12–1 PM | Virtual Register today here: https://lnkd.in/egeDKpgM #GrowWildPortland #PortlandMaine #NativePlants #Pollinators #MaineAudubon #LandcareLunchBreak #UrbanHabitat #Biodiversity

We're Hiring! The Community Engagement Coordinator is a new position in the City's Communications & Digital Services Office, housed within the City Manager’s Office/Executive Department. The overarching goal of of this position is to ensure our constituents have meaningful opportunities to help shape City decisions; this role will serve as a bridge between the community, elected officials, and City staff. The focus will be to proactively educate, engage, and build trust with the community, including citizens, neighborhood associations, tenants groups, immigrant and refugee communities, nonprofit organizations, business groups, youth organizations, faith communities, senior groups, and other community partners and constituents. Learn more and apply:  https://lnkd.in/gXGP7XfB