New Rochelle,NY,USA Events Coordinator-New Rochelle,NY($16-$22/hr)

Michaels Companies Inc is a leading North American creative specialty retailer with a rich history starting from 1973. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels operates over 1,300 stores across 49 states and Canada, along with a vibrant online presence at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. As a trusted name in arts and crafts, Michaels is also the proud owner of Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, and MakerPlace by Michaels, an exclusive marketplace for handmade goods. The company’s purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity by offering a vast range of products and services to customers of all ages, fostering an environment where creativity and artistic expression can thrive. Working at Michaels means joining a diverse and dynamic team committed to delivering exceptional experiences to customers who come for quality products and inspiring ideas. The company emphasizes inclusive hiring practices and is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure full participation for all qualified individuals, reflecting its core value of being a place where all Team Members and customers can create, innovate, and be better together. The role of Event Coordinator within Michaels is a unique and engaging position located in the Pelham Manor, NY store. This position involves the planning, coordinating, and facilitating of multiple events, including children’s birthday parties, craft classes, and other creative activities that bring joy and fun to guests. The Event Coordinator serves as a vital link between the store and its community, ensuring that every event runs smoothly, clients are satisfied, and the store upholds the highest standards of cleanliness and safety. The Event Coordinator is responsible for managing all aspects of event execution, from engaging clients of all ages by fostering an atmosphere of creativity to demonstrating craft projects and performing interactive activities such as face painting. This role also entails administrative duties, including handling emails, phone calls, and paperwork, as well as adapting event plans based on client feedback and developing contingency strategies for unforeseen circumstances. Beyond event planning, the role includes delivering outstanding customer service by assisting customers with product selection, facilitating smooth checkout experiences, and educating customers on rewards programs and company credit offerings. The Event Coordinator also supports operational store functions such as merchandise stocking, truck unloading, and store maintenance to ensure that the shopping environment meets Michaels' brand promises. This full-time position offers a competitive base salary range of $16.50 to $19.40 per hour and comes with a comprehensive benefits package. Michaels takes pride in supporting its employees with health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition assistance, and generous employee discounts. Joining Michaels as an Event Coordinator means becoming part of a community passionate about creativity and committed to excellent customer experiences.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with children and children’s events
• Retail and/or customer service experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to handle job stress and interact effectively with others
• Ability to remain standing for long periods
• Ability to move throughout the store
• Capacity for regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching, and stretching
• Willingness to lift heavy boxes and access high shelves by ladder
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and early mornings
• Must comply with all federal, state, and local legal requirements
• Ability to work in a public retail store setting
• Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation