Party & Event Host PT

Michaels is a premier specialty retailer known across North America for offering a comprehensive range of arts and crafts supplies, framing services, and unique creative experiences. With more than 1,300 stores across 49 states and Canada, Michaels has established itself as the go-to destination for creative enthusiasts of all ages. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels operates both physical stores and online platforms, including Michaels.com and Michaels.ca, providing customers convenient access to their favorite craft products and services. Michaels also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, enhancing their leadership position in the crafting and framing industry.

The company’s mission is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration, which is reflected in the warm, welcoming environment of every store. Michaels prioritizes the well-being of its Team Members by offering a wide array of benefits—including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, and generous employee discounts—aimed at supporting both full-time and part-time employees. Michaels is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment.

The Event Coordinator role at Michaels in Ann Arbor, MI, is a dynamic and rewarding position that blends customer service, creativity, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and facilitating multiple events within the store, including children’s birthday parties and craft classes, crafting unforgettable experiences for guests of all ages. This role demands an energetic, enthusiastic personality capable of engaging guests from young children to seniors, fostering an environment filled with creativity, fun, and memorable moments.

The Event Coordinator’s duties include demonstrating craft project completion, performing face painting, managing party add-ons such as goody bags and balloons, and handling administrative tasks such as answering emails and making phone calls. Additionally, this position involves ensuring customer satisfaction, maintaining the cleanliness and safety standards of the store during and after events, and adapting event plans based on client feedback.

Beyond event-specific responsibilities, the Event Coordinator plays a pivotal role in delivering an exceptional customer shopping experience by assisting patrons in locating products, providing knowledgeable solutions, and ensuring fast, friendly checkout service. The role also encompasses operational tasks like truck unloading, merchandise stocking, planogram execution, and supporting company programs related to safety, shrink reduction, and standard operating procedures compliance.

The ideal candidate for the Event Coordinator position will have excellent people skills, experience working with children and children’s events, strong communication and organizational capabilities, and the ability to thrive in a lively retail environment. Physical fitness is essential due to the need to stand for extended periods, lift heavy packages, use ladders, and regularly move throughout store areas. This position reflects Michaels’ commitment to creating memorable, joyful experiences for customers while fostering a positive workplace culture for its Team Members.