Party & Event Host

Michaels is a leading arts and crafts retail store with over 1,300 locations across North America, including the United States and Canada. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels has been the go-to destination for creativity and celebration since its founding in 1973. The company operates a wide range of stores that offer a diverse selection of crafting supplies, custom framing services, and specialty merchandise through its Artistree brand. Michaels prides itself on being a place that fuels the joy of creativity for customers of all ages, from young children to seniors, by providing exceptional products and experiences. As a leader in retail arts and crafts, Michaels focuses on delivering high-quality customer service and innovative creative solutions for every type of project or event. The company emphasizes the importance of team member wellbeing by offering robust benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, and employee discounts for both full-time and part-time employees. Michaels is committed to inclusion and accommodating individuals with disabilities, ensuring equal opportunity for all its team members.

This role at Michaels Store in Abilene, TX, centers around event coordination and customer engagement within the store, focusing on organizing and facilitating events such as children's birthday parties and various craft classes. The position involves planning and executing multiple events simultaneously while maintaining a fun, safe, and engaging environment. The Event Coordinator works closely with clients of all ages to deliver memorable craft experiences, including demonstrating and instructing craft projects and additional activities like face painting. The role also requires managing administrative duties such as responding to emails, making phone calls, and handling paperwork related to event coordination. Besides event responsibilities, team members assist customers throughout the store by helping them find products, providing creative solutions, and ensuring a fast and friendly checkout process. The position further involves operational duties such as unloading deliveries, merchandising, maintaining store standards, supporting safety programs, and keeping the store clean and well-organized. The role demands strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and a passion for customer service with a special emphasis on working with children and family-oriented events. Flexible work hours including nights, weekends, and early mornings are required, often involving physical activity like standing for long periods, lifting heavy boxes, and moving throughout the store to maintain the vibrant and welcoming environment Michaels is known for. This job is an excellent opportunity for energetic individuals with enthusiasm, creativity, and people skills who want to make a positive impact in a dynamic retail and event setting.