Party & Event host

The Michaels Companies Inc. is a premier retail destination specializing in arts and crafts supplies, dedicated to fueling the joy of creativity and celebration across North America. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels operates over 1,300 stores throughout 49 states and Canada, along with a strong online presence at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The company also owns Artistree, which manufactures custom and specialty framing merchandise. Known as the best place for all things creative, Michaels is committed to supporting its customers and team members by providing a welcoming environment where creative ideas come to life. Michaels prides itself on fostering a highly inclusive culture that encourages innovation, creativity, and personal growth.

This part-time role at the Michaels store located in Solon, Ohio, is centered around event coordination and customer service, offering a unique opportunity to engage with guests of all ages while promoting a fun and stress-free atmosphere. The position involves planning, coordinating, and facilitating various events, including children’s birthday parties, craft classes, and other creative engagements, ensuring each experience is memorable for attendees. The event coordinator will be responsible for managing multiple events simultaneously and maintaining open communication with clients and store team members to ensure seamless execution. This role demands excellent organizational skills, creativity, and the ability to adapt plans based on client feedback and specific needs.

Key responsibilities extend beyond event coordination to include hands-on customer service in the store. The role requires assisting customers with shopping needs, locating products, providing helpful solutions, and ensuring a fast, friendly checkout experience. Additional duties include supporting the store’s operational tasks such as unloading trucks, stocking merchandise, maintaining store recovery standards, and participating in safety and shrink programs. The successful candidate must demonstrate enthusiasm and strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers and coworkers, serving as a positive ambassador for the Michaels brand.

The job involves a blend of creative event management and retail tasks such as custom framing selling and production, requiring a well-rounded individual with retail experience and the ability to handle diverse responsibilities. The environment is dynamic, with work hours including nights, weekends, and early mornings, and tasks that may involve bending, lifting, and moving throughout the store. Michaels prioritizes the health and safety of its team by providing reasonable accommodations to those who require them to perform essential job functions.

Michaels offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $11.50 to $13.50 with access to a comprehensive benefits package for both full-time and part-time team members. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to full inclusion and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals, ensuring a respectful and supportive workplace for all. This role represents an excellent opportunity for those passionate about creativity, customer service, and community engagement to join a leading retailer in the arts and crafts industry.