Event Coordinator

The Michaels Companies Inc. is a leading arts and crafts retail chain in North America with over 1,300 stores located across 49 states and Canada. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels has been a premier destination for creative projects and celebrations since its founding in 1973. The company also owns Artistree, a manufacturer specializing in custom and specialty framing merchandise, further enhancing the product offerings for customers who want to bring their creative visions to life. Michaels strongly focuses on fueling the joy of creativity and celebration for its customers by providing a wide range of arts, crafts, framing, and seasonal merchandise. This influential retail company is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that supports the wellbeing of its employees, offering extensive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, and generous employee discounts.

This part-time Event Coordinator role at the Spokane-Coeur d'Alene, ID store offers a dynamic opportunity to engage with customers in a lively retail setting. The position primarily involves planning, coordinating, and facilitating events within the Michaels store to provide a fun, stress-free, and memorable experience for guests of all ages, including children’s birthday parties and craft classes. It requires energetic and enthusiastic individuals who excel in customer service and have a passion for creativity and community engagement. The coordinator will demonstrate and instruct craft projects, perform activities such as face painting, and manage event add-ons like goody bags and balloons to company standards. Strong communication skills are vital for interacting with clients, responding to feedback, and collaborating with store teams to ensure events run smoothly.

In addition to event management, the role includes responsibilities in general store operations such as assisting customers in locating products, providing fast checkouts, enrolling customers in rewards programs, and supporting omnichannel services like Buy Online Pickup In Store (BOPIS) and Ship From Store (SFS). The Event Coordinator will also participate in unloading trucks, stocking merchandise, and maintaining store cleanliness and recovery standards. This position is ideal for individuals experienced in retail or customer service, who are organized, creative, and able to handle the physical and social demands of a busy retail environment. Michaels welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure an inclusive workplace. The role presents an excellent opportunity for creative, customer-focused team members to be part of a respected national company dedicated to inspiring creativity and celebration.