SCRPT Workers

Town of Andover•Andover, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Town of Andover values the skills and knowledge of its senior residents and offers the Senior Citizen Residential Property Tax Work-Off Program (SCRPT). This program allows seniors to contribute their skills to the community in exchange for a tax abatement on their property taxes. The program involves coordination between various town departments, a program coordinator, the accounting office, the assessor's office, and the treasurer's office. The maximum allowable abatement is $1,100. The FY28 program officially begins on November 16th, but placements will not begin until eligibility is determined. Applications, including CORI pages and a copy of a government-issued ID, must be mailed to the Robb Center by November 15, 2026. A mandatory informational meeting for new participants will be hosted at the Robb Center.

Requirements

Age 60+
Must be the assessed owner of the property on which the tax is abated.
Property must be primary residence of applicant.
No income guidelines for first qualified owner.
No current town/school employees are eligible (full time, part time, contract, substitute, or board appointees).
Applicants must be up to date on all payments to the Town of Andover.
Second qualifying owner may earn exemption if they meet the need requirements (Single: $46,950, Married: $63,450/household).
Submit completed and signed application and CORI pages.
Enclose a copy of your license or other government issued ID.
Attend informational meeting with Volunteer Coordinator.
Complete timesheet and turn in to the Center on a monthly basis with appropriate supervisor’s authorization signature.

Nice To Haves

Matching applicant’s skills, interests and availability with job requests submitted.

Responsibilities

Share skills in service to the community.
Attend a mandatory informational meeting.
Contact the SCRPT Program Coordinator to discuss placement.
Submit application to the Center by the posted deadline.
Commit to designated hours of service within the specified time frame.
Notify the SCRPT Program Coordinator and work site supervisor of schedule changes and absences.
Complete timesheet and turn it in to the Center on a monthly basis with appropriate supervisor’s authorization signature.
Notify SCRPT Program Coordinator of any changes which affect eligibility, i.e. sale of property, inability to complete program requirements.