Events Coordinator

The Michaels Companies Inc. is a leading retail chain specializing in arts and crafts supplies, celebrations, and custom framing solutions. With over 1,300 stores across 49 states and Canada, Michaels serves as the premier destination for creative enthusiasts and customers looking to celebrate life’s special moments. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels has grown into a household name, committed to fueling the joy of creativity and celebration. Alongside its retail stores, Michaels owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. At Michaels, the focus is on creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where customers and employees alike can thrive in creativity and innovation. The company places a high emphasis on employee wellbeing, offering competitive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, and employee discounts for both full-time and part-time team members. Michaels is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The company ensures reasonable accommodations are provided to individuals with disabilities to fully participate in all employment-related activities.

This role is a part-time position based in the Reno, NV store location, focused on planning, coordinating, and facilitating engaging events such as children’s birthday parties and craft classes. The Event Coordinator plays a critical role in delivering an exceptional customer experience by creating a fun and stress-free environment for guests of all ages, from young children to older adults. This position requires excellent people skills, creativity, and the ability to handle multiple events simultaneously while maintaining high standards of customer service and operational excellence. The coordinator will work closely with clients and store team members to ensure smooth execution of events while also supporting day-to-day retail operations such as truck unloading, stocking, merchandise recovery, and assisting customers on the sales floor. The hourly pay range for this role is $12.75 to $15.00, reflecting Michaels’ commitment to offering competitive compensation.

In this multifaceted position, the Event Coordinator will plan and manage events that include crafting activities, party add-ons such as balloons and goody bags, and interactive experiences like face painting. They will be responsible for communicating effectively with clients to customize events based on feedback and preferences while ensuring all company cleanliness and safety standards are upheld. Administrative duties such as responding to emails, making phone calls, and paperwork completion are also part of the role to ensure organizational effectiveness. Additionally, the coordinator will provide exceptional customer service by helping customers find products, educating them on promotions such as the Rewards program and Private Label Credit Cards, and participating in checkout processes and store maintenance tasks.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with children’s events, possess strong communication and organizational skills, and display enthusiasm and a positive attitude. They should be comfortable standing for long periods, collaborating with a diverse range of individuals, and adhering to company policies and procedures. This position suits energetic and creative individuals who enjoy working in a retail environment that values teamwork, customer engagement, and dynamic event coordination. Michaels offers a supportive workplace culture emphasizing inclusivity, respect, and professional development opportunities. Joining Michaels means becoming part of a team dedicated to making creativity accessible and enjoyable for everyone in the community.