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Michaels Stores

Events Coordinator

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.50 - $22.30
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Employee Discounts
competitive pay

Job Description

Michaels Companies Inc is a leading North American creative specialty retailer with a rich history starting from 1973. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels operates over 1,300 stores across 49 states and Canada, along with a vibrant online presence at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. As a trusted name in arts and crafts, Michaels is also the proud owner of Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, and MakerPlace by Michaels, an exclusive marketplace for handmade goods. The company’s purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity by offering a vast range of products and services to customers of all ages,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience working with children and children’s events
  • Retail and/or customer service experience
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to handle job stress and interact effectively with others
  • Ability to remain standing for long periods
  • Ability to move throughout the store
  • Capacity for regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching, and stretching
  • Willingness to lift heavy boxes and access high shelves by ladder
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, and early mornings
  • Must comply with all federal, state, and local legal requirements
  • Ability to work in a public retail store setting
  • Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Job Qualifications

  • Experience working with children and children’s events
  • Excellent people skills
  • Good communication skills including written, verbal, and nonverbal communication as well as listening skills
  • Organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and creative problem-solving skills
  • Retail and/or customer service experience
  • Ability to handle job stress and interact effectively with guests of all ages and co-workers
  • Energetic and enthusiastic personality

Job Duties

  • Plan and coordinate multiple events at once including children’s birthday parties and other craft classes or events
  • Engage with clients of all ages by creating an environment of fun and creativity
  • Demonstrate and instruct party participants in the completion of craft projects and perform face painting
  • Facilitate and implement party add-ons such as goody bags and balloons according to company standards
  • Communicate events with clients and store team members
  • Complete administrative tasks such as answering emails, making phone calls, and completing paperwork
  • Adjust plans and events based on client’s feedback and needs
  • Create backup or emergency plans to be executed as needed
  • Ensure client satisfaction for scheduled events
  • Uphold the company’s cleanliness and safety standards by setting up, breaking down, and cleaning before and after each event
  • Help customers shop, locate products, and provide them with solutions
  • Provide fast and friendly checkout experience
  • Engage customers on benefits of Rewards program and Private Label Credit Cards and complete enrollments
  • Educate customers on Voice of Customer survey
  • Assist with Omni channel processes including Buy Online Pickup in Store and Ship From Store
  • Participate in truck unload, stocking, and planogram processes
  • Complete merchandise recovery and maintenance
  • Perform Store in Stock Optimization and AD set duties as assigned
  • Support shrink and safety programs
  • Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and Company policies
  • Interact with others in an accepting and respectful manner
  • Cross-trained in Custom Framing selling and production
  • Participate in daily store cleanliness activities including sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, and restroom maintenance

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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