Party & Event Host

The Michaels Companies Inc., headquartered in Irving, Texas, is the leading destination for creativity and celebration in North America. Established in 1973, Michaels operates over 1,300 stores across 49 states and Canada, along with a comprehensive online presence through Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The company is renowned for providing a wide variety of crafting supplies, custom framing, and creative products that fuel artistic expression and joyful celebrations. Michaels is also the owner of Artistree, a manufacturer specializing in custom and specialty framing merchandise. As a prominent name in the arts and crafts retail industry, Michaels is committed to fostering a welcoming environment that encourages creativity for all customers and team members. The company's core purpose is to ignite the joy of creativity and celebration, underscoring its mission to be the best place for all things creative in the marketplace.

The role of Event Coordinator within a Michaels store located in Denton, TX, is pivotal in delivering exceptional customer experiences through thoughtful event planning and coordination. This position involves orchestrating multiple events concurrently, including children’s birthday parties and various crafting classes designed to engage guests of all ages in a fun and creative atmosphere. The Event Coordinator is responsible for ensuring each event runs smoothly, from initial planning through to execution and post-event follow-ups, fostering an environment where creativity and celebration thrive. Duties include demonstrating craft projects, performing activities such as face painting, and managing party add-ons like goody bags and balloons to meet company standards. Communication is essential, as the coordinator must collaborate closely with clients and store team members, ensuring that each event reflects the client’s needs and feedback, with contingency plans prepared for any unforeseen circumstances.

Beyond event management, this role demands active participation in delivering top-tier customer service by assisting shoppers in locating products, providing knowledgeable solutions, and facilitating fast and friendly checkout experiences. The coordinator supports omnichannel retail processes including Buy Online Pickup in Store (BOPIS) and Ship From Store (SFS), showcasing a well-rounded ability to adapt in a dynamic retail environment. Operational responsibilities include participating in truck unloading, stocking, merchandise recovery, and planogram adherence, alongside maintaining store cleanliness and safety standards to uphold the company’s brand promises.

Ideal candidates for this position are energetic, enthusiastic, and possess excellent interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with both customers and colleagues. The ability to manage job stress while maintaining a positive and respectful demeanor is crucial. Experience working with children and children’s events is particularly valued, alongside strong communication skills encompassing verbal, written, nonverbal, and listening abilities. Organizational aptitude, creativity in problem-solving, and retail or customer service experience round out the profile of a successful Event Coordinator at Michaels.

Employees at Michaels benefit from a supportive work environment that prioritizes health and wellbeing. Full-time and part-time team members enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, and generous employee discounts. Michaels is committed to equal opportunity employment and the inclusion of all qualified individuals, providing reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility throughout the employment process. This role not only offers the chance to work within a respected industry leader but also to contribute meaningfully to memorable creative experiences for guests, anchored by a culture that values innovation, inclusion, and teamwork.