The Woodlands,TX,USA Airline Opening | Hiring

Michaels, founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, stands as the leading creative destination across North America. Operating more than 1,300 stores across 49 states and Canada, along with an expansive online presence through Michaels.com and Michaels.ca, the company serves as an invaluable resource for arts and crafts enthusiasts. Michaels is more than just a retail chain; it is a hub where creativity flourishes and where individuals of all ages and skill levels can explore artistic expression. Alongside the primary Michaels brand, the company also owns Artistree, a manufacturer specializing in custom and specialty framing products, and MakerPlace by Michaels, an exclusive marketplace dedicated to handmade goods. This expansive network and product diversity underscore Michaels' commitment to fueling the joy of creativity by offering an unparalleled variety of crafting materials, classes, and event services tailored to inspire and engage customers. The role of Event Coordinator at the Michaels store located in Woodlands, TX, is a dynamic and multifaceted position designed to enhance customer experiences through expertly planned and executed events. This position revolves around planning, coordinating, and facilitating various events, including children’s birthday parties and craft classes, aiming to provide a stress-free, fun, and highly engaging environment for guests of all ages. The Event Coordinator will proactively interact with clients and guests ranging from young children to seniors, ensuring each event is memorable and lives up to Michaels’ high standards for creativity and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include demonstrating and instructing participants in craft project completion, organizing event add-ons such as goody bags and balloons, as well as handling all necessary administrative tasks like answering emails, making phone calls, and adjusting events based on client feedback. Beyond event management, the role also involves supporting the overall customer shopping experience at the store. Providing friendly, knowledgeable service to assist customers in locating products, educating them on benefits such as the Rewards program and Private Label Credit Cards, and facilitating processes like Buy Online Pickup In Store (BOPIS) and Ship From Store (SFS) are all critical components of this job. The Event Coordinator participates in store operations including truck unload, merchandise stocking, planogram execution, and store recovery tasks to maintain the brand’s cleanliness, safety, and operational standards. This diverse responsibility set ensures the Event Coordinator serves as a pivotal team member contributing extensively to both the customer journey and the store’s overall efficiency. The candidate will be expected to display high energy, excellent communication skills, creativity, and a genuine ability to interact positively with guests and team members alike. Experience working with children’s events, retail or customer service, and the capability to manage operational tasks are essential. Physical demands of the role include standing for extended periods, bending, lifting, and accessing items on high shelves, all within a retail environment that includes both climate-controlled public spaces and stock rooms. Michaels emphasizes inclusivity and accommodates reasonable adjustments to enable all employees to perform their roles effectively. Michaels supports its team members through robust benefits for both full and part-time employees, offering health insurance including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition assistance, and generous employee discounts. This commitment to employee wellbeing is part of Michaels’ broader vision to foster a positive workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute creatively and professionally. Ultimately, this role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of an established, innovative company dedicated to inspiring greatness in arts and crafts and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

• Ability to remain standing for long periods of time
• Ability to move throughout the store
• Regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching, and stretching
• Ability to lift heavy boxes and access high shelves by ladder or similar equipment
• Must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements
• Ability to handle job stress and interact effectively with others including guests of all ages and co-workers
• Must have experience working with children and children’s events