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The Michaels Companies Inc. is a leading specialty retailer in North America that fuels the joy of creativity and celebration. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels operates over 1,300 stores across 49 states and Canada, in addition to an online presence at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The company is renowned as the best place for all things creative, providing a wide range of craft supplies, custom framing, and crafting experiences designed to inspire and engage customers of diverse interests and skill levels. Michaels also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, which enhances its product offerings and supports its position as a comprehensive craft destination. At Michaels, the wellbeing of team members is a priority, supported by robust benefits for both full-time and part-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, and generous employee discounts. The company maintains a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment for all team members and customers alike. Michaels is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and offers reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to support full participation in employment opportunities and benefits.

This part-time position based in the Toledo-Rossford, OH Michaels store focuses on event coordination and customer experience within the retail environment. The role entails planning, coordinating, and facilitating multiple creative events, including children's birthday parties and craft classes, aimed at providing a stress-free, fun, and engaging atmosphere for guests of all ages. A key responsibility is delivering friendly and helpful customer service, assisting shoppers in locating products, and ensuring a swift and pleasant checkout experience. The event coordinator interacts with a diverse clientele, ranging from young children to seniors beyond 94 years of age, promoting creativity and fun through hands-on craft projects, face painting, and other engaging activities. Administrative tasks such as email communication, phone calls, paperwork, and adjustments to events based on client feedback are essential components of the role, alongside logistical duties including setup, breakdown, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards aligned with company policies. The role also includes participation in operational tasks such as truck unloading, stocking, merchandise recovery, and adherence to company programs related to shrink and safety. Candidates are expected to maintain a positive, respectful demeanor, even in challenging situations, and serve as role models supporting the organization’s vision and values. Experience with children’s events, excellent communication, and organizational skills, as well as a background in retail or customer service, are valued attributes to effectively fulfill the responsibilities of this dynamic and multifaceted position. The pay range for this position is $11.00 to $13.00 per hour, reflecting the part-time nature of the role. This job requires the ability to stand for extended periods, perform physical tasks such as lifting and reaching, and operate within a public retail store environment that is climate controlled with some exceptions. The Michaels Companies Inc. invites applicants who meet federal, state, and local legal employment requirements to join their team and contribute to a creative and innovative community experience.