Creative Events Host: Kids Parties & Crafts

michaels; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michaels store in Durham, NC, is seeking an energetic team member to plan, coordinate, and facilitate events, including children’s birthday parties, to deliver a fun, engaging guest experience. You will assist customers, manage checkout flow, and perform store operations to uphold brand promises.

Responsibilities include event coordination, client communication, and basic crafting activities such as face painting, with opportunities to upsell rewards and private label cards.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or customer service environment preferred.
• Experience planning and coordinating events, incl. children's parties.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for diverse guests.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines in a fast-paced setting.
• Comfort with face painting and basic craft activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate events within the Michaels store.
• Provide fast, friendly checkout and customer assistance.
• Unload trucks, stock merchandise, and maintain store recovery standards.
• Educate customers about Rewards program and Private Label Credit Cards.
• Cross-train in framing sales and production tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Event planning

Communication

Organization

Children's events

Face painting

Job description

The Michaels store in Durham, NC, is seeking an energetic team member to plan, coordinate, and facilitate events, including children’s birthday parties, to deliver a fun, engaging guest experience. You will assist customers, manage checkout flow, and perform store operations to uphold brand promises.

Responsibilities include event coordination, client communication, and basic crafting activities such as face painting, with opportunities to upsell rewards and private label cards.