Part Time Party & Event Team Member

Michaels is the leading destination for all things creative in North America, operating over 1,300 stores across 49 states and Canada. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels offers an expansive range of arts and crafts supplies, custom framing services, and creative inspiration for hobbyists and professionals alike. The company is recognized for fostering a community where creativity thrives and customers of all ages can celebrate and express themselves through artistic endeavors. Michaels is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment, both for its customers and team members, emphasizing creativity, innovation, and collaboration.

The role at Michaels in El Paso-West, TX, is that of a part-time Event Coordinator and Customer Experience Associate. This position combines the exciting opportunity to plan and execute engaging events, including children’s birthday parties and craft classes within the store, with providing exceptional customer service. The Event Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that every celebration is memorable and flawlessly executed, providing a stress-free, fun, and engaging atmosphere for guests ranging from young children to seniors. This role requires creativity in organizing and facilitating events, such as party activities, face painting, goody bags, and balloon decorations, while also managing administrative tasks like communicating with clients, responding to emails, and adjusting plans based on feedback.

In addition to event coordination, the role involves delivering excellent customer service by helping shoppers locate products, educating them about the rewards program and credit card options, and ensuring a fast and friendly checkout experience. The role also supports operational store functions like truck unload, stocking, maintaining merchandise recovery, and adhering to safety and shrink reduction programs. Candidates for this position should have experience with children’s events and retail or customer service, possess strong communication and organizational skills, and demonstrate the ability to handle job stress positively and professionally. The environment is a dynamic retail setting with activities requiring physical movement, including lifting and standing for extended periods.

Michaels prioritizes the wellbeing of its team members by offering robust benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, and generous employee discounts. The company values diversity and inclusion and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals, ensuring an equitable workplace. This part-time role invites enthusiastic, creative individuals with a passion for people and events to join a vibrant and supportive team dedicated to fueling the joy of creativity and celebration.