Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Employee Discounts
inclusive work environment
Job Description
Michaels is a leading arts and crafts retail company, recognized as North America's premier destination for crafting, framing, designing, and creating. With over 1,300 stores across 49 states and Canada, Michaels has established itself as a cornerstone for creativity, offering an extensive range of products including custom framing solutions through its subsidiary Artistree. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels serves millions of customers annually and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where innovation and artistic expression thrive. The company prides itself on providing excellent customer experiences by combining expert product knowledge, engaging workshops and classes, and top-tier event planning services within its stores.
The Events Coordinator role at Michaels, based in the DFW-Burleson, TX location, is a critical position that blends customer service, creativity, and operational support to ensure exceptional event experiences for guests of all ages. This position involves planning, coordinating, and facilitating a variety of events, including children's birthday parties and other craft-related gatherings, directly within the Michaels store. The aim is to create engaging, stress-free, and fun environments that stimulate creativity and joy among event participants.
In addition to event management, the role integrates key retail functions such as assisting customers in locating products and providing personalized shopping support, ensuring quick and friendly checkout experiences, and participating in essential store operations including receiving merchandise, stocking, and maintaining store standards. This creates a dynamic and hands-on position where employees interact regularly with customers and team members, promoting the company’s brand promises and commitment to quality.
The role requires diligent attention to the cleanliness and safety of the event and store areas, fostering a welcoming and safe atmosphere for customers and staff. Effective communication skills are essential, as the Events Coordinator liaises with clients, team members, and management to tailor events based on feedback and preferences. They are responsible for administrative functions including managing correspondence, documenting event details, and adjusting plans as necessary to meet client satisfaction.
Michaels invests in the wellbeing of its employees by offering comprehensive benefits for both full-time and part-time team members. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, and significant employee discounts. The company values diversity and inclusion, making reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities and creating a supportive work environment for all.
Overall, the Events Coordinator at Michaels combines operational proficiency, creative engagement, and outstanding customer service to contribute to Michaels’ reputation as the best place for all things creative. This opportunity is ideal for energetic and organized individuals with a passion for arts and crafts and experience in event coordination and customer-facing roles. The position offers the chance to work in a vibrant retail environment with a dedicated and passionate team, ensuring every event and customer interaction is memorable and positive.
The Events Coordinator role at Michaels, based in the DFW-Burleson, TX location, is a critical position that blends customer service, creativity, and operational support to ensure exceptional event experiences for guests of all ages. This position involves planning, coordinating, and facilitating a variety of events, including children's birthday parties and other craft-related gatherings, directly within the Michaels store. The aim is to create engaging, stress-free, and fun environments that stimulate creativity and joy among event participants.
In addition to event management, the role integrates key retail functions such as assisting customers in locating products and providing personalized shopping support, ensuring quick and friendly checkout experiences, and participating in essential store operations including receiving merchandise, stocking, and maintaining store standards. This creates a dynamic and hands-on position where employees interact regularly with customers and team members, promoting the company’s brand promises and commitment to quality.
The role requires diligent attention to the cleanliness and safety of the event and store areas, fostering a welcoming and safe atmosphere for customers and staff. Effective communication skills are essential, as the Events Coordinator liaises with clients, team members, and management to tailor events based on feedback and preferences. They are responsible for administrative functions including managing correspondence, documenting event details, and adjusting plans as necessary to meet client satisfaction.
Michaels invests in the wellbeing of its employees by offering comprehensive benefits for both full-time and part-time team members. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, and significant employee discounts. The company values diversity and inclusion, making reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities and creating a supportive work environment for all.
Overall, the Events Coordinator at Michaels combines operational proficiency, creative engagement, and outstanding customer service to contribute to Michaels’ reputation as the best place for all things creative. This opportunity is ideal for energetic and organized individuals with a passion for arts and crafts and experience in event coordination and customer-facing roles. The position offers the chance to work in a vibrant retail environment with a dedicated and passionate team, ensuring every event and customer interaction is memorable and positive.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- experience working with children and children’s events
- ability to stand for long periods
- physical ability to bend, lift, carry, and reach
- ability to safely use ladders to access high shelves
- willingness to work nights, weekends, and early mornings
- able to work in a public retail store environment
- legal authorization to work in the United States
Job Qualifications
- Experience in event coordination or similar role
- retail or customer service experience
- excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- strong interpersonal skills
- creativity and problem-solving abilities
- ability to engage with customers of all ages
- organizational skills to manage multiple events simultaneously
- ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment
- familiarity with standard retail operations and procedures
Job Duties
- Plan and coordinate multiple events including children’s birthday parties and craft classes
- engage with clients of all ages by fostering creativity and fun
- demonstrate and instruct craft projects and activities such as face painting
- facilitate and implement party add-ons like goody bags and balloons to company standards
- communicate effectively with clients and store team members
- complete administrative tasks including emails, phone calls, and paperwork
- adjust and create backup plans based on client feedback
- ensure client satisfaction and uphold cleanliness and safety standards before, during, and after events
- assist customers with product selection and provide friendly checkout
- promote and enroll customers in Rewards program and Private Label Credit Cards
- educate customers on Voice of Customer survey
- support Omni channel operations including BOPIS and Ship From Store
- participate in truck unloading, stocking, and planogram processes
- perform merchandise recovery and maintenance
- support shrink and safety programs
- adhere to Standard Operating Procedures and company policies
- interact positively and respectfully with customers and team members
- cross-train in Custom Framing selling and production
- maintain daily store cleanliness including sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, and restroom upkeep
- perform other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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