PR Retail - Event and Party Host

The Michaels Companies Inc. is the leading destination for creativity and celebration in North America, operating more than 1,300 stores across 49 states and Canada, alongside its online platforms Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels has grown to become the best place for all things creative. Michaels also owns Artistree, a manufacturer specializing in custom and specialty framing merchandise, which complements its strong retail presence. The company prides itself on fueling the joy of creativity and celebration through its wide range of products, craft classes, and events held in their stores.

At Michaels, there is a strong commitment to team wellbeing by providing comprehensive benefits to both full-time and part-time team members. These benefits include medical, dental and vision health insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and more. The company is an equal opportunity employer, placing a high value on diversity, inclusion, and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Michaels emphasizes a workplace culture where all team members and customers come together to create, innovate, and improve collectively.

The role of Store Event Coordinator at the BUFF-CHEEKTOWAGA, NY location is a part-time position offering a base pay range of $16.00 to $18.80 per hour. This position is essential in ensuring that Michaels’ events, especially children’s birthday parties and various craft workshops, run smoothly and successfully. The Store Event Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and facilitating multiple events simultaneously within the store to deliver a stress-free, engaging, and fun experience for guests of all ages. The coordinator will engage with clients ranging from young children to seniors, fostering an environment that promotes creativity and enjoyment.

Alongside event planning, this role requires delivering exceptional customer service by assisting customers in locating products, offering shopping solutions, and ensuring a fast and friendly checkout experience. The coordinator will also participate in operational tasks such as truck unloading, stocking, merchandise recovery, and maintaining store standards in compliance with company policies. The role demands a customer-focused attitude with an emphasis on maintaining high safety and cleanliness standards before, during, and after events.

The ideal candidate must be energetic, enthusiastic, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Experience working with children and running children’s events is preferred, as well as the ability to handle job stress effectively while maintaining positive interactions with customers and co-workers. The coordinator should be adept at problem-solving and flexible in adapting event plans based on client feedback and needs, creating backup plans when necessary. Additionally, the role includes responsibilities such as facilitating party add-ons like goody bags and balloons, completing administrative tasks, educating customers about company programs, and supporting shrink and safety initiatives.

Physically, this role requires standing for long periods, moving throughout the store, bending, lifting, and sometimes climbing ladders or using other equipment to access high shelves. The work environment is a public retail store with climate-controlled customer areas, some non-climate-controlled stock rooms, and occasionally outdoor work. Work hours may include nights, weekends, and early mornings, supporting the dynamic and customer-focused retail atmosphere Michaels is known for.