Jordan Avery
Chicago,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented arts administration professional with experience coordinating nonprofit programs, supporting artists and participants, and managing administrative operations. Skilled in scheduling, event logistics, database management, and cross-functional collaboration. Passionate about music education and expanding access to the arts through organized, mission-driven work.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Coach
Chicago Youth Service Corps
Chicago, IL
01.2026 - Current
- Mentor youth through civic engagement, financial literacy, job readiness, and life skills programming.
- Coordinate workshops, maintain participant records, and monitor program progress.
- Collaborate with staff and community partners to support successful program delivery.
Intern
St. Sabina Employment Resource Center
Chicago, IL
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Coordinate participant enrollment, scheduling, and program communications.
- Maintain databases, spreadsheets, and digital records using Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
- Support daily administrative operations through accurate documentation, reporting, and customer service.
Arts & Community Engagement Fellow
CYSC Civic Engagement Project
Chicago, IL
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Coordinated community arts programming, scheduling, communications, and event logistics.
- Maintained digital records and collaborated with community partners.
- Received the Leadership Award from the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services.
Intern
HHW Human Rights Project
Chicago, IL
06.2025 - 12.2025
- Supported script development, project communications, rehearsal logistics, and administrative coordination.
- Organized digital files and documentation for creative teams.
Intern
HHW Theater Ensemble (After School Matters)
Chicago, IL
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted with rehearsal coordination, performer communications, and production logistics.
- Supported directors and teaching artists with organized materials and daily operations.
Apprentice
Chicago A Cappella
Chicago, IL
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Performed under professional artistic leadership while developing strong collaboration, discipline, and musicianship.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theater & Management
Columbia College Chicago
Skills
- Program Coordination
- Arts Administration
- Event Logistics
- Administrative Support
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Suite
- Excel
- Database Management
- Documentation
- Scheduling
- Written & Verbal Communication
- Community Engagement
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Coach
Chicago Youth Service Corps
01.2026 - Current
Intern
St. Sabina Employment Resource Center
10.2025 - 01.2026
Arts & Community Engagement Fellow
CYSC Civic Engagement Project
06.2025 - 12.2025
Intern
HHW Human Rights Project
06.2025 - 12.2025
Intern
HHW Theater Ensemble (After School Matters)
06.2023 - 09.2023
Apprentice
Chicago A Cappella
01.2018 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theater & Management
Columbia College Chicago