Jessica Balk Jones
About Jessica Balk Jones
Jessica Balk Jones is an Administrative Assistant with extensive experience in development and public affairs, having worked at notable institutions such as The Juilliard School and Atalaya Capital Management. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marymount Manhattan College.
Work at Atalaya Capital Management
Jessica Balk Jones has been employed at Atalaya Capital Management as an Administrative Assistant since 2019. In this role, she supports various administrative functions and contributes to the operational efficiency of the firm. Her experience in administrative support is complemented by her background in development and public affairs.
Previous Experience at The Juilliard School
Jessica Balk Jones worked at The Juilliard School in multiple roles. She served as Assistant to the Vice President of Development and Public Affairs from 2013 to 2015. Following this, she held the position of Development Associate for Annual Giving from 2014 to 2016, and then as Development Associate for Foundation and Corporate Relations from 2016 to 2018. Her tenure at Juilliard spanned five years, during which she gained significant experience in development and fundraising.
Internships in Arts and Development
Jessica Balk Jones has completed several internships in the arts and development sectors. She interned at the Rubin Museum of Art as a Development/Membership Intern in 2013 for four months. Additionally, she worked as a Membership Intern at the Museum of Biblical Art in 2012 for three months. These internships provided her with foundational experience in membership and development strategies.
Educational Background at Marymount Manhattan College
Jessica Balk Jones earned her Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Marymount Manhattan College, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. Her education provided her with a solid academic foundation that supports her professional roles in administration and development.
Experience in Nonprofit Organizations
In addition to her work at The Juilliard School, Jessica Balk Jones has held positions in various nonprofit organizations. She served as Foundation Giving Manager at GOOD+ Foundation from 2018 to 2019. Prior to this, she was involved with Free Arts NYC as a Weekly Mentor Program Intern in 2011 and 2012, and also interned at The Jewish Museum as an Adult and Public Programs Intern in 2012.