Party & Event host

The Michaels Companies, Inc. is a leading arts and crafts retailer founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas. Michaels operates over 1,300 stores across 49 states in the U.S. and Canada, and provides an extensive selection of creative products, including custom and specialty framing merchandise through its Artistree brand. Renowned for being the best place for all things creative, Michaels continues to inspire customers by fueling the joy of creativity and celebration. The company takes pride in offering a welcoming environment where customers can find everything they need to bring their creative ideas to life, whether through crafting supplies, classes, or events. A strong emphasis is placed on customer satisfaction, employee wellbeing, and fostering a positive and inclusive culture within the organization. Michaels provides robust benefits for both full-time and part-time team members, including health insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, and generous employee discounts, ensuring that every employee feels supported and valued.

The position available at the Michaels store located in University, Orem, Utah, is a part-time role focused on event coordination and customer service within the retail setting. This role primarily involves planning, coordinating, and facilitating events such as children’s birthday parties and various craft classes designed to create a fun, engaging, and stress-free experience for guests. The Event Coordinator will interact with clients of all ages, from children to seniors, delivering memorable and creative experiences by leading craft projects, face painting, and other interactive party activities. Moreover, the role includes operational responsibilities like merchandise stocking, truck unloading, and maintaining store cleanliness and safety standards to uphold the brand’s promise of excellent service.

This job requires effective communication skills, organizational capabilities, and the ability to handle multiple events simultaneously while adapting plans based on client feedback. The candidate will also participate in the store’s customer experience by assisting shoppers, facilitating checkout processes, and educating customers on loyalty programs and surveys. A collaborative spirit, positive attitude, and respect for customers and co-workers are essential to thriving in this position. Physical stamina to remain on feet for long periods, perform lifting and reaching tasks, and work in various store environments is necessary. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals enthusiastic about crafts and events, who enjoy working with diverse groups of people and want to contribute to a dynamic retail environment. The position is ideal for someone seeking part-time employment in a creative and customer-focused atmosphere while gaining valuable organizational and interpersonal experience in the retail arts and crafts industry.