Event Coordinator/Michaels Team Member at Michaels Stores, Inc. Tacoma, WA

Michaels Stores, Inc. is a leading arts and crafts retailer in North America, operating over 1,300 stores across the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels has been fostering creativity since its founding in 1973 and continues to be the premier destination for hobbyists, crafters, and artists of all levels. The company also owns Artistree, a manufacturer specializing in custom and specialty framing merchandise, and MakerPlace by Michaels, a marketplace dedicated to handmade goods. Michaels prides itself on providing an inspiring environment where creativity flourishes, supported by knowledgeable team members and an extensive product selection spanning various crafts, home décor, and framing needs.

The role of Event Coordinator and Michaels Team Member based in the Tacoma, WA store focuses on delivering an exceptional customer experience by planning, coordinating, and facilitating events such as children’s birthday parties and other craft-related classes or gatherings within the store. This unique position combines customer service with event management to create memorable, fun, and engaging experiences for guests of all ages, from young children to senior citizens. The coordinator is responsible for managing multiple events simultaneously, ensuring each one is well-organized, enjoyable, and aligned with the company's brand promises of quality and customer satisfaction. In addition to handling administrative tasks such as client communication, scheduling, and paperwork, the role often involves hands-on creative interaction, including instructing craft projects and performing activities like face painting.

On the retail side, the Event Coordinator doubles as a Michaels Team Member, assisting customers with their shopping needs by helping them locate products, providing solutions tailored to their creative projects, and conducting smooth and friendly checkout processes. They also encourage customers to enroll in the Michaels Rewards program and private label credit cards to maximize the value and benefits available to shoppers. The position requires participation in stock management including truck unloading, stocking, and maintaining merchandise presentation to uphold store recovery standards and operational excellence.

This role demands a mix of energetic enthusiasm, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to manage job-related stress effectively, especially when engaging with children and other event participants. Physical requirements include the ability to spend long periods standing, moving throughout the store, and performing manual tasks such as lifting, bending, and reaching. Work hours may include nights, weekends, and early mornings to accommodate event schedules and store operations. Michaels emphasizes a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment, providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

The compensation for this position ranges between $17.50 and $20.60 per hour. Michaels is committed to supporting their team members with robust benefits which include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, and employee discounts. The company encourages applications from all qualified individuals and maintains a strong stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion to ensure a welcoming workplace for everyone. If accommodations are necessary during the application or employment process, Michaels provides accessible support as part of their commitment to equal opportunity employment and full inclusion.

This role is ideal for creative, organized individuals who enjoy working in a dynamic retail environment and have a passion for arts and crafts. It offers a unique blend of customer engagement, event planning, and retail operations, making it a multifaceted opportunity within a renowned and growing company dedicated to fueling the joy of creativity.