Kids’ Party & Craft Event Host

Michaels; Newington (NH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Partner discount programs

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Michaels in Portsmouth, NH is hiring for an Event Coordinator role to plan and run kids' birthday parties and other in‑store events, delivering fun, creative experiences for guests. The role involves teaching crafts, assisting shoppers, and supporting omnichannel tasks like BOPIS and SFS while upholding store standards.

You will coordinate events, manage client communications, and ensure high customer satisfaction, with responsibilities spanning setup, execution, and post-event follow-up in a

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with children and children’s events.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Retail or customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple events and adapt to client needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate multiple events in-store (including children’s parties) and craft classes.
• Engage customers of all ages and provide friendly, solution-oriented assistance.
• Instruct participants in crafts and activities; lead face painting and related activities.
• Facilitate add-ons (balloons, goody bags) per company standards; communicate with clients and team members.
• Handle administrative tasks (emails, calls, paperwork) and maintain store standards and safety.

Skills

Energetic personality

People skills

Excellent communication

Experience with children

Organizational skills

Creative problem-solving

Retail / customer service experience

Ability to handle job stress

Job description

Michaels in Portsmouth, NH is hiring for an Event Coordinator role to plan and run kids' birthday parties and other in‑store events, delivering fun, creative experiences for guests. The role involves teaching crafts, assisting shoppers, and supporting omnichannel tasks like BOPIS and SFS while upholding store standards.

You will coordinate events, manage client communications, and ensure high customer satisfaction, with responsibilities spanning setup, execution, and post-event follow-up in a