Party and Event Host - Retail - Part-time

The Michaels Companies Inc. is a leading specialty retailer providing a vast selection of arts and crafts supplies, framing, floral, home décor, and seasonal merchandise. With over 1,300 stores across 49 states and Canada, plus a strong online presence via Michaels.com and Michaels.ca, Michaels is recognized as the premier destination for creativity and celebration in North America. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, and founded in 1973, the company is dedicated to fueling the joy of creativity for all its customers while supporting a vibrant community of artists, makers, and crafters. Michaels also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, further enhancing its extensive creative offerings. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive, positive work environment and offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, and generous employee discounts for both full-time and part-time team members.

This role is a part-time Event Coordinator and Store Associate position based at the Spokane-North Division, WA store. The primary focus of this position is to plan, coordinate, and facilitate engaging events such as children’s birthday parties and craft classes within the store, providing guests of all ages a stress-free, fun, and interactive experience. A strong emphasis is placed on creativity, customer service, and operational excellence. The coordinator is responsible for managing multiple events simultaneously, ensuring client satisfaction, and maintaining store standards. They will demonstrate craft project instructions, perform activities like face painting, organize party enhancements including goody bags and balloons, and communicate effectively with clients and team members. Additionally, this position involves supporting daily store operations such as helping customers locate products, providing fast and friendly checkouts, enrolling customers in rewards programs, handling online order processes like Buy Online Pickup In Store (BOPIS) and Ship From Store (SFS), and conducting merchandise stocking and recovery duties.

Ideal candidates are energetic, enthusiastic, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Experience working with children and hosting children’s events is highly preferred. This role requires the ability to multitask, adjust plans based on client feedback, and uphold cleanliness and safety standards both during and after events. Since this position involves physical activities including lifting, bending, reaching, and standing for prolonged periods, candidates must be capable of managing these physical requirements. The work environment includes a public retail store setting with climate control in public areas as well as some exposure to stock rooms and occasional outdoor duties. Work hours may span nights, weekends, and early mornings to accommodate event schedules and store needs.

Offering a total base pay range of $17.50 to $20.60 per hour, this part-time opportunity allows individuals to join a dynamic team committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and fostering creativity across the community. Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion, providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process. Join Michaels to be part of a company where you can contribute to creating, innovating, and inspiring others while growing your own career in a creative and supportive retail environment.