Events Coordinator - Hartford, CT

Michaels is the leading creative destination in North America, facilitating artistic expression and creativity for hobbyists, artists, and makers of all kinds. With over 1,300 stores across 49 states and Canada, as well as an expansive online presence, Michaels has been inspiring creativity since its founding in 1973. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, the company also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom framing products, and MakerPlace by Michaels, a marketplace focused on handmade goods. Michaels offers a wide array of arts and crafts supplies, including materials for painting, framing, home décor, and seasonal projects, making it the premier one-stop shop for creative individuals. This specific position is at the Michaels store located in Hart-Avon, CT. The role is designed to enhance the customer experience through engaging event coordination and excellent customer service. Operating as an Event Coordinator and Store Associate, this position combines the responsibilities of planning and facilitating events, including children’s birthday parties and craft classes, with traditional retail duties such as customer assistance, merchandise handling, and maintaining store standards. This is a customer-facing role that demands enthusiasm, creativity, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while providing a fun and enjoyable experience for guests of all ages. The role requires someone who can engage effectively with participants ranging from young children to seniors, ensuring each event is memorable and well-organized. Beyond event coordination, this position involves supporting all facets of the store’s operations, such as assisting customers with locating products, delivering a fast and friendly checkout experience, enrolling customers in rewards and credit card programs, and facilitating omnichannel shopping processes like Buy Online Pickup in Store (BOPIS). Additionally, you will be involved in inventory tasks, including unloading trucks, stocking shelves, implementing planograms, and executing merchandise recovery and maintenance. Safety and cleanliness are also key priorities, with the need to maintain company standards before, during, and after events. The compensation for this role ranges from $15.69 to $18.20 per hour, reflecting its combination of event management and retail service skills. Michaels values the wellbeing of its team members by offering robust benefits such as health insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, and generous employee discounts. Michaels embraces diversity and inclusiveness, providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. The company seeks energetic, enthusiastic individuals with excellent people skills and a passion for creativity to join their team, promising a supportive environment that encourages innovation and personal growth.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Retail or customer service experience
• Experience working with children and children’s events
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to bend, lift, carry, reach, and stretch
• Ability to lift heavy boxes and access high shelves using ladders
• Good communication skills
• Ability to maintain a positive and respectful attitude
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and early mornings
• Ability to comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements for the job