Creative Event Coordinator for Kids' Parties & Crafts

Michaels Stores; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Benefits package

Job summary

Michaels Stores in Mountain View, CA is seeking an Event Coordinator to plan and execute in-store events, including children’s birthday parties, delivering a fun and engaging guest experience. You will assist customers, help them find products, and ensure fast, friendly checkout while supporting omni-channel processes and store recovery standards.

This role involves coordinating activities, instructing participants, managing add-ons, maintaining safety standards, and collaborating with team

Qualifications

• Energetic and enthusiastic personality.
• Excellent people skills.
• Experience working with children and children’s events.
• Good communication skills including written, verbal, and nonverbal communication as well as listening skills.
• Must have organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Retail and/or customer service experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate multiple events at once including children’s birthday parties and other craft classes or events.
• Engage with clients of all ages, from 4 to 94+, by creating an environment of fun and creativity.
• Demonstrate and instruct party participants in the completion of craft projects, perform face painting and other activities.
• Facilitate and implement party add-ons such as goody bags, balloons, etc. to company standards.
• Communicate events with clients and store team members.
• Complete administrative tasks such as answering emails, making phone calls, and completing paperwork as needed.
• Adjust plans and events based on client’s feedback and needs.
• Create backup or emergency plans to be executed as needed.
• Ensure client satisfaction for scheduled events.
• Uphold the company’s cleanliness and safety standards. Set up, break down, and clean before and after each event.

Skills

Energetic personality

Excellent people skills

Experience with children and children\

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Retail/customer service experience

Job description

Michaels Stores in Mountain View, CA is seeking an Event Coordinator to plan and execute in-store events, including children’s birthday parties, delivering a fun and engaging guest experience. You will assist customers, help them find products, and ensure fast, friendly checkout while supporting omni-channel processes and store recovery standards.

This role involves coordinating activities, instructing participants, managing add-ons, maintaining safety standards, and collaborating with team