Party & Event Host

The Michaels Companies Inc. is a renowned leader in the arts and crafts retail industry, operating over 1,300 stores across 49 states in the U.S. and Canada, as well as online through Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels has established itself as the go-to destination for creative individuals and families who wish to explore their artistic passions and celebrate joyful moments. The company also owns Artistree, a trusted manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, which complements its mission to provide comprehensive creative solutions. Michaels’ commitment to fueling the joy of creativity and celebration manifests in its vast product range, including crafting supplies, framing services, home décor, and seasonal items. The company prides itself on fostering an inclusive environment where team members and customers alike feel inspired and valued.

The role of Event Coordinator at a Michaels store in Midland, Texas, is an exciting opportunity for a highly energetic and enthusiastic individual with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. This position focuses on planning, coordinating, and facilitating events such as children’s birthday parties and various craft classes designed to offer guests a stress-free, engaging, and memorable experience. The Event Coordinator is responsible for creating a fun environment that sparks creativity among guests ranging in age from toddlers to seniors. They play a key role in delivering outstanding customer service, assisting shoppers in finding products, providing a smooth checkout experience, and supporting store operations such as truck unloading, merchandising, and maintaining the store’s recovery standards.

The Event Coordinator is expected to skillfully manage multiple events simultaneously, ensuring seamless communication with clients and store team members while maintaining strict adherence to company policies and safety standards. Duties include instructing party participants in craft projects, performing face painting, organizing party add-ons like goody bags and balloons, and completing necessary administrative tasks such as answering emails and phone calls. The individual must be capable of adapting plans based on client feedback, implementing backup plans if needed, and consistently ensuring high client satisfaction.

Beyond event coordination, this role deeply engages with the customer experience by helping shoppers locate products, promoting loyalty programs and credit card enrollments, educating customers about feedback surveys, and supporting omni-channel services like Buy Online Pickup In Store (BOPIS) and Ship From Store (SFS). Physical demands of the job include standing for extended periods, lifting heavy boxes, moving throughout the store, and participating in daily cleanliness routines. This team member must embody the company’s vision and values by projecting a positive image and fostering respectful interactions with customers and coworkers.

Michaels offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible team members, including 401(k) with employer match, medical, dental, and vision coverage, telemedicine services, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, tuition and adoption assistance, and various voluntary insurance options. All employees benefit from employee discounts and access to partner discount programs, emphasizing Michaels’ dedication to supporting its team members and their families.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Michaels is committed to full inclusion and ensures reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. This role provides an excellent pathway for individuals passionate about crafting, customer service, and event management to thrive in a vibrant retail environment that celebrates creativity and community spirit.