Events Coordinator - Quick Hire!

Michaels is the leading creative destination in North America, with over 1,300 stores across 49 states and Canada as well as online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels specializes in providing quality arts and crafts supplies, custom framing, and DIY projects to fuel the joy of creativity for customers of all ages. The company also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, and MakerPlace by Michaels, a dedicated handmade goods marketplace. Known for its commitment to creativity and community, Michaels is dedicated to offering a wide range of products and inspiring makers, crafters, and artists to express themselves through various creative outlets. The Event Coordinator role at Michaels in Sugarland, TX, is a dynamic and engaging position aimed at planning, coordinating, and facilitating events—including children’s birthday parties and craft classes—within the store. This role is essential to delivering a stress-free, fun, and interactive experience for all guests, enhancing their overall shopping experience. The Event Coordinator is expected to deliver friendly customer service by helping customers find the products they need and ensuring a smooth and courteous checkout process. This position also involves operational duties such as unloading trucks, restocking merchandise, and maintaining store standards to uphold Michaels' brand promises. In this role, you will manage multiple events simultaneously, engaging clients of all ages—from young children to seniors—by fostering a creative and enjoyable atmosphere. You will guide party participants through craft projects, provide face painting, manage party add-ons like balloons and goody bags, and communicate effectively with clients and team members to ensure smooth event execution. Administrative responsibilities include answering emails, making phone calls, handling paperwork, adjusting plans based on client feedback, and developing backup plans for unforeseen situations. Upholding cleanliness and safety standards before, during, and after events is a key part of the job. Beyond event coordination, you will assist customers by locating products, promoting the benefits of loyalty programs, completing enrollments, and educating customers on feedback surveys. Participation in store operations such as truck unloading, stocking, planogram maintenance, and store cleanliness is required. You must support shrink and safety programs and comply with company policies and legal requirements. The role involves cross-training in custom framing, requiring adaptability and teamwork. Michaels values energetic, enthusiastic individuals with excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Experience working with children and in retail or customer service environments is preferred. Physical demands include standing for long periods, moving throughout the store, bending, lifting, and using ladders. The work environment is a public retail store with climate-controlled public areas and some non-climate-controlled stock rooms. Work hours include nights, weekends, and early mornings. Michaels offers robust benefits to both full-time and part-time employees, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, and generous employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Join Michaels and contribute to a creative community where you can inspire and be inspired.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• experience working with children and children’s events
• retail or customer service experience
• good communication skills including written, verbal, and nonverbal
• organizational skills
• interpersonal skills
• ability to handle job stress and interact effectively with others
• energetic and enthusiastic personality