Kids Party & Craft Event Host

Michaels; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,480,000; Part time

Job summary

Michaels in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking an Event Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and deliver engaging in-store events including children’s birthday parties. You will guide participants, manage tasks, and ensure a positive customer experience with efficient checkouts and clear communication with clients and staff.

The role involves organizing events, assisting shoppers, and supporting omni-channel processes while maintaining store standards and safety.

Qualifications

• Energetic and enthusiastic personality.
• Must handle job stress and interact effectively with others.
• Excellent people skills.
• Experience working with children and children’s events.
• Good communication skills including written, verbal, and nonverbal.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and creative problem-solving abilities.
• 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 by creating an environment of fun and creativity.
• Demonstrate and instruct party participants in the completion of craft projects and activities.
• Facilitate party add-ons such as goody bags and balloons to company standards.
• Communicate events with clients and store team members.
• Complete administrative tasks such as emails, calls, and paperwork.
• Adjust plans based on client feedback and needs; create backup plans.
• Ensure client satisfaction for scheduled events; uphold cleanliness and safety standards.

Skills

Energetic personality

Stress management

People skills

Children’s events

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Creative problem-solving

Retail / customer service

Job description

Michaels in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking an Event Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and deliver engaging in-store events including children’s birthday parties. You will guide participants, manage tasks, and ensure a positive customer experience with efficient checkouts and clear communication with clients and staff.

The role involves organizing events, assisting shoppers, and supporting omni-channel processes while maintaining store standards and safety.