EVENT CORDINATOR - Quick Hire!

Michaels is North America's leading creative destination, operating over 1,300 stores across 49 states and Canada, alongside a robust online presence through Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is renowned for offering a wide array of arts and crafts supplies, framing merchandise, and creative educational experiences that inspire individuals of all ages to embrace their creativity. Additionally, Michaels owns Artistree, a specialized custom and specialty framing merchandise brand, and MakerPlace by Michaels, a vibrant marketplace showcasing handmade goods. With a mission to fuel the joy of creativity, Michaels stands as the best place for all things creative, placing a strong emphasis on customer engagement, innovation, and community connection. The role of Event Coordinator at the Michaels store in Savannah, GA, is integral to delivering exceptional in-store experiences that blend creativity with a joyous atmosphere. This part-time position involves planning, coordinating, and facilitating a variety of events, including children’s birthday parties, craft classes, and other community-oriented functions. The Event Coordinator acts as the creative heartbeat of the store's event programming, ensuring each gathering is engaging, fun, and memorable for guests ranging in age from young children to seniors. This includes hands-on activities such as demonstrating craft projects, face painting, and managing party add-ons like goody bags and balloons. In addition to event oversight, this role encompasses delivering outstanding customer service by assisting shoppers, providing product knowledge, and managing efficient checkout processes. The position requires a unique blend of creativity, organizational prowess, and interpersonal skills to handle multiple events simultaneously while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and operational excellence. The Event Coordinator also participates in routine store operations like unloading merchandise trucks, stocking shelves, and maintaining planograms to ensure the store environment supports Michaels' brand promises. Communication is key in this role, as the coordinator liaises with clients and store team members, adapts events based on feedback, and completes necessary administrative duties to ensure smooth event execution. Michaels values energetic and enthusiastic individuals who thrive in a dynamic retail environment and excel at interacting with guests of all ages. Essential to success in this position is an ability to handle stress effectively, maintain a positive attitude, and demonstrate excellent people skills, particularly when working with children. Strong communication—both verbal and written—along with organizational and creative problem-solving abilities, are vital to fulfilling the responsibilities of this role. Physically, the job demands the ability to stand for extended periods, move throughout the store, perform tasks that involve bending, lifting, reaching, and accessing high shelves using ladders or similar equipment. Flexibility to work during nights, weekends, and early mornings is also required, reflecting the retail and event-driven nature of the role. Michaels prioritizes inclusivity and accessibility in its hiring practices and workplace, providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals. Committed to the health and wellness of its team members, Michaels offers a comprehensive benefits package even for part-time employees. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, and generous employee discounts. This role supports Michaels' broader mission to foster creativity and innovation in communities while ensuring a supportive and respectful environment for both customers and team members.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in event coordination or related field preferred
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift heavy boxes and use ladders
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Must handle job stress effectively
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and early mornings
• Must comply with all federal, state, and local legal requirements
• Ability to perform physical tasks including bending, reaching, and carrying