Party & Event Host

The Michaels Companies Inc. is a leading arts and crafts retail chain headquartered in Irving, Texas, with more than 1,300 stores across 49 states and Canada. Since its founding in 1973, Michaels has become the premier destination for creativity, offering a vast array of craft supplies, custom framing, and seasonal decor, enabling customers to explore and express their artistic talents. Michaels also owns Artistree, a prominent manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, further elevating its comprehensive offerings to customers. The company's core mission is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration, making it a beloved brand for both hobbyists and professional artists alike. Operating in both large retail environments and online platforms, Michaels provides access to quality products and expert advice to a wide demographic, including families, educators, and crafting enthusiasts.

This position, based at a Michaels store in Allen, Texas, focuses on event coordination and customer experience enhancement within the store. The role primarily involves planning, coordinating, and facilitating events such as children's birthday parties and craft classes, providing guests with a fun, engaging, and stress-free creative experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all events are executed to company standards, maintaining high cleanliness and safety standards before, during, and after each event. Acting as an ambassador for the Michaels brand, they must foster an environment that promotes creativity for guests aged from young children to seniors. Additionally, the role demands proactive customer service, assisting shoppers in locating products, managing checkout efficiently, enrolling customers in rewards programs, and supporting omnichannel retail services such as buy online, pick up in store (BOPIS), and ship from store (SFS).

In addition to event coordination, this job includes operational responsibilities such as unloading trucks, stocking merchandise, maintaining store recovery standards, and adhering to standard operating procedures and company policies. Candidates for this position should be energetic and enthusiastic, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrate the ability to handle the challenges of retail and event logistics. Experience working with children and organizing children's events is highly preferred. This position is in a dynamic, physically active retail environment that requires standing for extended periods, bending, lifting, and reaching, sometimes involving the use of ladders.

Michaels values inclusion, offering accommodations for individuals with disabilities and promoting a respectful workplace culture. With a commitment to employee wellbeing, Michaels provides a variety of benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, and generous employee discounts. As part of a dedicated team, the event coordinator plays an essential role in creating memorable experiences for customers while contributing to the store's operational success and the overall positive image of the brand.