Retail Team Member - Events Coordinator - Quick Hire!

The Michaels Companies Inc. is a leading creative destination in North America, operating over 1,300 stores across 49 states and Canada, complemented by a strong online presence at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels has established itself as the best place for all things creative. The company also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, and MakerPlace by Michaels, a dedicated handmade goods marketplace. With a commitment to fueling the joy of creativity, Michaels provides a vibrant environment where both Team Members and customers can create, innovate, and be better together. The company prioritizes the wellbeing of its teams by offering robust benefits including health insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance, and generous employee discounts, ensuring that employees feel valued and supported in their roles. The Event Coordinator role at Michaels, based in the Taunton, MA store, is a dynamic and engaging position that plays a crucial part in delivering memorable experiences for customers. This role involves planning, coordinating, and facilitating a variety of events within the store, including children's birthday parties, craft classes, and other creative events. The Event Coordinator is responsible for creating a stress-free, fun, and engaging environment for guests of all ages, ensuring their satisfaction throughout the event. This includes demonstrating and instructing participants in craft projects, performing face painting, and managing party add-ons such as goody bags and balloons according to company standards. Effective communication with clients and store team members is essential to adjust plans based on feedback and to ensure smooth execution of events. In addition to coordinating events, the Event Coordinator contributes to the overall customer experience by assisting customers with shopping, locating products, and providing solutions to their needs. They deliver a fast and friendly checkout experience and promote the benefits of the Rewards program and Private Label Credit Cards. The role also supports Omni channel processes such as Buy Online Pickup in Store (BOPIS) and Ship From Store (SFS), participates in truck unloading, stocking, and merchandising duties, and helps maintain store recovery standards. This position requires a positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle job stress while interacting with guests and co-workers respectfully. Physical demands include standing for long periods, moving throughout the store, regular bending, lifting, reaching, and carrying, as well as handling heavy boxes and using ladders to access high shelves. The work environment is a public retail setting that includes climate-controlled areas and some outdoor work when retrieving shopping carts or unloading trucks. Work hours include nights, weekends, and early mornings. Michaels is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to ensure full participation in the job. Overall, this position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a company that values creativity, customer service, and team member wellbeing, making it an ideal role for energetic, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working with children and the community.

• Ability to remain standing for long periods
• Ability to move throughout the store
• Regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching, and stretching
• Experience handling heavy boxes and accessing high shelves by ladder
• Demonstrated ability to handle job stress and interact effectively with others
• Energetic and enthusiastic personality
• Must meet federal, state, and local legal job requirements