Application Guide

How to Apply for Administrator

at Friends of Bogardus Plaza

🏢 About Friends of Bogardus Plaza

Friends of Bogardus Plaza is a unique nonprofit dedicated to maintaining Bogardus Plaza as a vibrant community hub in the historic TriBeCa neighborhood of New York City. Working here offers the opportunity to directly impact local community life by preserving and activating a cherished public space, blending urban stewardship with grassroots community engagement.

About This Role

This Administrator role is a contract position that serves as the operational backbone for Bogardus Plaza, combining administrative support with hands-on plaza management and community outreach. The role is impactful because you'll be responsible for everything from coordinating community events that bring neighbors together to managing fundraising efforts that sustain the plaza's operations and improvements.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might begin with a morning walk-through of Bogardus Plaza to check facilities and note any maintenance needs, followed by responding to community inquiries and coordinating with service providers. The afternoon could involve planning upcoming events, updating social media with plaza highlights, and processing donations while preparing for evening community meetings with local stakeholders.

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🎯 Who Friends of Bogardus Plaza Is Looking For

  • A self-starter with proven experience in event planning and community engagement, ideally within New York City's nonprofit or neighborhood association context
  • Someone proficient with digital tools like social media platforms (Instagram/Facebook), email marketing tools (Mailchimp/Constant Contact), website CMS (like WordPress), and database management for donor tracking
  • An organized problem-solver with exceptional attention to detail who can independently manage multiple responsibilities from plaza inspections to donor communications
  • A strong communicator who can effectively serve as liaison between community partners, NYC agencies, and local residents while maintaining the plaza's public presence

📝 Tips for Applying to Friends of Bogardus Plaza

1

Highlight specific experience with NYC community organizations, parks departments, or public space management in your resume

2

Create a portfolio showing social media campaigns, event flyers, or community outreach materials you've developed

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Mention any familiarity with TriBeCa neighborhood dynamics, local businesses, or community groups in your cover letter

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Demonstrate your database management skills by describing specific systems you've used for donor tracking or community contact management

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Include concrete examples of how you've coordinated with municipal agencies or managed service provider relationships

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your passion for community spaces and specific interest in Bogardus Plaza's role in TriBeCa", 'Concrete examples of successfully managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously (like events, operations, and fundraising)', 'Experience building relationships with diverse stakeholders including community members, local businesses, and government agencies', "How your digital tool proficiency (social media, email marketing, CMS) can enhance the plaza's community engagement"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Visit Bogardus Plaza in person and observe current usage, amenities, and any visible maintenance needs
  • → Review Friends of Bogardus Plaza's social media presence and website to understand their current communication style and event history
  • → Research TriBeCa neighborhood associations, community boards, and local businesses that might be plaza stakeholders
  • → Look into NYC's public space management programs and recent initiatives in community plaza development
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your approach to balancing daily plaza operations with planning major community events
2 How would you handle a situation where community members have conflicting ideas about plaza usage?
3 What strategies would you use to increase small-dollar donations from local residents?
4 Walk us through how you would coordinate with NYC Parks Department or other agencies for a plaza improvement project
5 How would you use social media to both promote events and build ongoing community engagement with the plaza?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic application that doesn't reference Bogardus Plaza, TriBeCa, or community space management specifically
  • Focusing only on administrative skills without demonstrating community engagement or event planning experience
  • Failing to show how you would handle the dual responsibilities of operations management and fundraising/outreach

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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Offer

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Good luck with your application to Friends of Bogardus Plaza!

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