Party & Event Host-2

The Michaels Companies Inc. is a leading retail company specializing in arts and crafts supplies, operating over 1,300 stores across 49 states in the U.S. and Canada, alongside robust online platforms Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels has established itself as the premier destination for creativity and celebration, offering a comprehensive range of crafting materials, framing services, and event coordination. This retail giant also owns Artistree, a manufacturer dedicated to custom and specialty framing merchandise, further enhancing its market presence. Michaels is deeply committed to fostering a welcoming environment for all customers and employees, promoting inclusivity, creativity, and innovation. Its dedication to employee wellbeing is reflected in its extensive benefits package for both full-time and part-time team members, including health insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, and generous employee discounts. The company maintains a strong stance on equal employment opportunity, ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and fostering a diverse workforce that embodies its core values and purpose: to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration.

The part-time Event Coordinator role at Michaels Little Rock, AR, is pivotal in creating memorable and engaging experiences for customers within the store. This role entails planning, coordinating, and facilitating various events, including children's birthday parties, craft classes, and other creative gatherings that inspire fun and imagination. The coordinator is responsible for ensuring every event runs smoothly from start to finish, delivering a stress-free and delightful experience for guests of all ages. Beyond event management, the role involves delivering outstanding customer service by assisting shoppers in finding products, providing solutions, and ensuring a fast, friendly checkout process. Additional operational duties include truck unloading, merchandise stocking, and maintaining the overall store appearance and safety standards. This position requires a dynamic individual who is energetic, enthusiastic, and skilled at handling diverse customer interactions, especially with children. Effective communication, organizational skills, and creativity are essential to adjust event plans based on client feedback and to develop backup plans to manage unforeseen situations. By combining customer service with event expertise, the Event Coordinator plays a key role in reinforcing Michaels' brand promises and enhancing the customer shopping experience, all within a climate-controlled, public retail environment that demands physical stamina and adaptability. Michaels' commitment to its team is evident through its support for career growth and a positive work atmosphere, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates passionate about creativity, community engagement, and retail excellence.