Birthday Event Maestro & Balloon Artist

Michaels; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 23,598 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Michaels stores in Bellevue, WA, is seeking an in-store Events Associate to plan and run kid-friendly events, assist customers, and support daily retail operations. The role involves crafts, face painting, and coordinating multiple activities while delivering friendly service.

Responsibilities include client communication, event setup and teardown, safety and cleanliness, and opportunities to cross-train in Custom Framing. Flexible hours with weekends and evenings are required.

Qualifications

• Retail and/or customer service experience is required.
• Experience working with children and children’s events.
• Excellent people skills; able to handle job stress and interact with guests.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate in-store events and children’s parties.
• Help customers shop and ensure fast, friendly checkout.
• Handle truck unload, merchandise duties, and store recovery tasks.
• Instruct participants in crafts and face painting; manage add-ons.
• Communicate with clients and store team; handle emails and calls.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness; follow SOPs and prepare event setup/teardown.
• Cross-train in Custom Framing selling and production.

Skills

Energetic

Excellent people skills

Good communication

Organizational skills

Experience with children

Retail or customer service

Job description

Michaels stores in Bellevue, WA, is seeking an in-store Events Associate to plan and run kid-friendly events, assist customers, and support daily retail operations. The role involves crafts, face painting, and coordinating multiple activities while delivering friendly service.

Responsibilities include client communication, event setup and teardown, safety and cleanliness, and opportunities to cross-train in Custom Framing. Flexible hours with weekends and evenings are required.