Party & Event Host

The Michaels Companies Inc. is a premier destination for creativity and celebration, operating more than 1,300 stores across 49 states in the U.S. and Canada, as well as online. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels has established itself as the go-to retail company for arts and crafts supplies, custom framing, and creative project materials. The company’s mission is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration by providing customers with a vast selection of crafting products, expert guidance, and unique in-store experiences. Michaels also owns Artistree, a leading manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, broadening its product offerings to meet every customer’s creative needs.

At Michaels, the work environment is dynamic and customer-focused, emphasizing strong team collaboration, creativity, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Michaels values diversity and inclusion and provides accommodations to ensure all individuals can fully participate in the workplace. The company offers comprehensive benefits and development programs aimed at supporting both personal and professional growth. Employment types include part-time positions, making it an excellent option for those seeking flexible employment in retail with opportunities to engage with customers and creative projects.

This part-time role based in the Abilene, TX store focuses on planning, coordinating, and facilitating events such as children’s birthday parties and craft classes designed to provide a fun, stress-free, and memorable experience for customers of all ages. The Event Coordinator brings energy, enthusiasm, and creativity to all events, ensuring customer satisfaction and smooth operations. This position is an opportunity for someone passionate about event planning, arts and crafts, and customer service to make a meaningful impact within a community-oriented retail environment.

The role requires interaction with guests ranging from young children to seniors, leading craft projects, face painting, and organizing additional party elements like goody bags and balloons. Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt events based on client feedback are essential. The Coordinator also completes various administrative tasks related to events, manages store cleanliness and safety standards before and after activities, and supports other merchandising tasks and customer service duties within the store.

In addition to event coordination, this role includes helping customers shop and locate products, providing quick and friendly checkout experiences, enrolling customers in rewards programs, and supporting omnichannel retail processes such as Buy Online Pickup In Store (BOPIS) and Ship From Store (SFS). The role demands physical activity such as standing for long periods, lifting boxes, reaching high shelves, and maintaining an active presence throughout the store.

Overall, this position offers a meaningful blend of customer service, event planning, and retail responsibilities within a supportive company that values the creativity and commitment of its team members. This role is ideal for energetic individuals who enjoy working with people of all ages, have experience in children’s events, and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment. Michaels promotes team member well-being by offering health insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, generous discounts, and other benefits. Join Michaels to be part of a creative community where innovation and celebration come together to inspire customers and team members alike.