Party and Event Host

Michaels is a leading arts and crafts retail company headquartered in Irving, Texas, operating over 1,300 stores across 49 states in the United States and Canada. Established in 1973, Michaels has positioned itself as North America's premier destination for crafting and celebration supplies, serving millions of customers who seek to ignite their creativity and commemorate special moments. Beyond retail, Michaels also encompasses Artistree, a specialty manufacturer of custom framing merchandise, enabling the brand to provide a comprehensive creative experience. Michaels prioritizes the wellbeing and growth of its team members, offering extensive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, and generous employee discounts. The company culture emphasizes inclusivity, respect, and a positive work environment where everyone can contribute to shared success. Michaels is committed to equal opportunity employment and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. With a dedicated focus on nurturing creativity, Michaels upholds its brand promises by delivering exceptional customer experiences and fostering community engagement.

The role at the Michaels store located in Thousand Oaks, California, focuses on event coordination and customer engagement within a vibrant and customer-centric retail environment. This part-time position comes with a competitive hourly wage ranging from $17.50 to $20.60, depending on experience and responsibilities. The core responsibility of the Event Coordinator is to plan, manage, and facilitate multiple in-store events, including children's birthday parties and craft classes, ensuring a positive and memorable experience for guests of all ages, from young children to seniors. This involves active participation during events by demonstrating craft projects, performing activities like face painting, and managing additional party elements such as goody bags and balloons according to company standards. The role also requires excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with clients and store team members, ensuring smooth coordination and adaptability to client feedback. Administrative duties such as managing paperwork, responding to emails, and organizing event details are part of the daily workflow. Maintaining cleanliness and safety standards before, during, and after events is critical to uphold the store's welcoming atmosphere.

In addition to event planning, the position involves delivering outstanding customer service by assisting shoppers, providing product guidance, and facilitating efficient checkout experiences. Familiarity with omnichannel retail processes such as Buy Online Pickup In Store (BOPIS) and Ship From Store (SFS) is beneficial. The role also encompasses general operational duties like truck unloading, stocking shelves, merchandise recovery, and supporting safety initiatives to maintain store compliance with operational policies. Candidates for this role must be energetic, enthusiastic, and possess excellent interpersonal skills to thrive in a dynamic retail environment that serves a diverse clientele. Retail or customer service experience is required, particularly experience working with children and organizing children’s events. The physical demands of the job include standing for extended periods, lifting heavy items, and utilizing ladders, reflecting the active nature of the store setting, which includes climate-controlled public and stock areas.

Michaels seeks team members who are positive role models, promote the company’s vision and values, and contribute to a respectful and welcoming atmosphere for both customers and colleagues. This position offers the opportunity to engage creatively with customers, provide memorable experiences through event coordination, and support the store’s operational success. With a focus on communication, organizational skills, and a passion for helping others, candidates will find this role rewarding and aligned with the company’s mission to fuel creativity and celebration throughout communities.