Part Time Birthday Event Coordinator and Balloon Specialist-1

The Michaels Companies Inc. is a leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, operating over 1,300 stores across 49 states and Canada. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is renowned as the best place for all things creative. The company also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Michaels is committed to fostering creativity and celebration, providing a wide range of craft supplies, framing services, and event experiences to inspire and engage customers of all ages. With a strong emphasis on community, creativity, and customer satisfaction, Michaels has established itself as a trusted brand for arts and crafts enthusiasts.

The role available at the SEA-BELLEVUE, WA store is a part-time Event Coordinator position dedicated to planning, coordinating, and facilitating various events, including children's birthday parties and craft classes, within the Michaels store. This role is pivotal in delivering a stress-free, fun, and engaging experience for guests, ensuring that every event runs smoothly and meets the high standards of the Michaels brand. The Event Coordinator acts as a friendly and knowledgeable ambassador for the store, helping customers shop efficiently, find the products they need, and enjoy the full range of services Michaels offers.

This position involves a blend of customer service, event management, and operational duties. The Event Coordinator is responsible for planning multiple events simultaneously, engaging with clients of all ages from toddlers to seniors, and leading creative craft projects and activities such as face painting. They manage party logistics including setup, breakdown, ensuring cleanliness and safety standards, and handling administrative tasks like responding to emails and phone calls. Flexibility and adaptability are essential, as the coordinator must adjust plans based on customer feedback and have backup arrangements ready.

In addition to event-specific tasks, the role includes general retail responsibilities such as assisting customers with product locations, processing fast and friendly checkouts, enrolling customers in rewards programs, and supporting omnichannel initiatives like Buy Online Pickup In Store (BOPIS) and Ship From Store (SFS). The position also requires participation in truck unloading, stock replenishment, merchandise display according to planograms, and maintaining store recovery standards to uphold the brand's visual presentation and customer experience.

Candidates should possess an energetic and enthusiastic personality with excellent people and communication skills to engage effectively with customers and team members. Experience working with children and organizing children’s events is highly valued. Organizational skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities are essential to manage events and daily retail operations successfully. Physical demands include the ability to stand for extended periods, move throughout the store, handle lifting and carrying of merchandise, and perform cleaning tasks.

Michaels prioritizes the well-being of its team members by offering competitive pay with a salary range from $17.13 to $20.00 per hour and robust benefits for both part-time and full-time employees. These benefits include health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, and generous employee discounts. The company values inclusion and diversity and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

This position is ideal for someone passionate about crafting, event coordination, and customer service, looking to join a supportive team environment at a respected and growing company. Michaels’ dedication to creating positive and creative experiences makes this role meaningful and rewarding for those who thrive in interactive and dynamic retail settings.