Creative Events Host: Kids Parties & Craft Classes

Michaels; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

The Michaels Companies in Austin, TX seeks an energetic Event Coordinator to plan and execute multiple events within our Michaels store, including children’s birthday parties, crafts classes, and other kid-friendly activities. You’ll engage clients aged 4 to 94+, create a fun and creative environment, and demonstrate or guide participants through simple projects.

You’ll deliver friendly customer service, help shoppers, process checks at checkout, enroll customers in rewards and private label

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and children’s events.
• Excellent people skills.
• Ability to handle job stress and interact effectively with guests of all ages and co-workers.
• 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 and making phone calls.
• Adjust plans and events based on client feedback and needs; create backup or emergency plans; ensure client satisfaction.
• Uphold the company’s cleanliness and safety standards; set up, break down, and clean before and after each event.

Skills

People skills

Event coordination

Customer service

Communication

Job description

The Michaels Companies in Austin, TX seeks an energetic Event Coordinator to plan and execute multiple events within our Michaels store, including children’s birthday parties, crafts classes, and other kid-friendly activities. You’ll engage clients aged 4 to 94+, create a fun and creative environment, and demonstrate or guide participants through simple projects.

You’ll deliver friendly customer service, help shoppers, process checks at checkout, enroll customers in rewards and private label