Party & Event Host Part-Time

Michaels is a leading arts and crafts retail company operating over 1,300 stores across the United States and Canada. Established in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the premier destination for creative materials and crafting supplies, offering a wide variety of products for customers of all skill levels and interests. The company is dedicated to fueling creativity and celebration by providing an inspiring and accessible shopping experience. Michaels also owns Artistree, which manufactures custom and specialty framing merchandise, enhancing their extensive service offerings. The company prioritizes its team members' wellbeing by providing robust benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, and generous employee discounts, reflecting its supportive and inclusive culture. Michaels embraces diversity and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities, ensuring workplace accessibility with reasonable accommodations as needed. This role, based in the Battle Creek, MI store, is a part-time opportunity focused on planning, coordinating, and facilitating events such as children's birthday parties and craft classes, designed to provide engaging and stress-free experiences for guests. The position involves a dynamic blend of customer service and event management, requiring a friendly and enthusiastic approach to ensure guest satisfaction and adherence to company standards. Team members will engage deeply with customers, assisting with product recommendations, facilitating creative activities, and promoting the store’s programs and rewards. Operational responsibilities include processing merchandise, maintaining store recovery standards, participating in inventory management, and supporting safety and shrink programs. The role demands excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced retail environment. Physical requirements for the job include standing for extended periods, physical movement within the store, and manual tasks such as lifting and stocking merchandise. This position offers a unique opportunity to blend creativity with retail expertise, directly contributing to an enjoyable customer experience while supporting the day-to-day operations of the store. Michaels is committed to fostering a positive, respectful work environment, promoting team members as role models of the company’s core values and vision. The company also emphasizes ongoing training and cross-functional skills development, including custom framing sales and production. This is an ideal role for someone with a passion for crafts, event coordination, and exceptional customer interaction, supporting Michaels’ mission to be the best place for all things creative.