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Senior Work Program
Goals of the Senior Work Program
- To employ qualified senior citizens who will apply their earnings toward payment of a portion of their property taxes
- To enhance municipal service by utilizing the skills of resident senior citizens
- To increase senior citizen involvement in local government
Volunteers Make a Difference
This program represents a modest effort to provide some financial relief to retired taxpayers of Concord. Yet the program can not assist every eligible citizen. This program will prove counter-productive if its effect is to discourage volunteerism with respect either to committees or to other civic activities. For those who are not eligible or not selected for work within this program, please continue to volunteer. Concord needs you!
Kinds of Work
A variety of jobs may be available. Types of duties may include:
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Gardening
- General labor
- Record filing
- Skilled project support, etc.
The program will attempt to match the skills and interests of applicants to the needs of Town departments.
Salary
$15.00 per hour for all jobs, or as may be amended and approved by the Town Manager.
Program participants may be able to earn up to $1,500 per fiscal year, however:
- Additional earnings are possible if Senior Worker Program funds are available, or if funds are available from the department for which the employee works
- Earnings may be restricted to less than $1,500 if Program funds are limited and the employee starts part way through a fiscal year, or has participated in the program in previous years.
- Required employment deductions will be taken from pay
Eligibility
- 60 years of age or older
- Own and occupy, as a principal residence, the property for which taxes are paid
- Possess skills that can be utilized by the Town (as identified on the Senior Work Application)
Available Position Restrictions
The number of positions available is based upon funding in each fiscal year combined with the needs of various Town departments.Senior citizens may participate in the program for more than one year if:
- Funds are available
- Other equally qualified applicants are not awaiting placement in a position
- Their qualifications continue to match the needs of a department
Application Process
Applications are accepted at any time, but will only be considered as long as funds are available in any given fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). All applicants are required to complete the Senior Work Program application, which is available online, in person or via mail from:Human Resources Office
Town House
22 Monument Square
Concord, MA 01742
Phone: 978-318-3025
Council on Aging Office
Harvey Wheeler Community Center
1276 Main Street
Concord, MA 01742
Phone: 978-318-3020
Completed Applications
Completed applications must be returned to:Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 535
Concord, MA 01742
Additional Information
- A copy of the applicant's most recent property tax bill must be attached to the application.
- All applications will be reviewed by the Town's Senior Management Team to determine whether the applicant's skills and interests match the needs of any Town departments.
- Applicants may be invited to one or more interviews to confirm their qualifications.
- All applicants will be notified of their standing in the program as soon as a decision has been made regarding their individual application.
- The applications of senior citizens who are not hired will be maintained and may be reviewed again later in the program year to determine whether a job opportunity has developed.
- Individuals who need accommodation in order to participate in this process should contact the Town's Human Resources Department.
Appointment
- All offers of employment will be made by the Town Manager.
- Jobs will be offered based upon eligibility, qualifications meeting departments' needs, and availability on the times and days needed (including providing for one's own transportation).
Questions, Concerns, and More Information
Questions regarding this program should be addressed to:
Concord Human Resources Department
P.O. Box 535
Concord, MA 01742
Phone: 978-318-3025
Email: jobs@concordma.gov