Party & Event Host

Michaels Stores; West Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

401(k) with employer match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Michaels Stores in West Lebanon, NH seeks an energetic Event Coordinator to plan and run in‑store events, including children’s birthday parties, crafts, and demonstrations.

You will assist customers, coordinate with the store team, and help enroll guests in Rewards and payment options, while maintaining a safe, clean, friendly shopping environment.

Qualifications

• Energetic, enthusiastic, and personable.
• Ability to handle job stress and interact with guests of all ages.
• Excellent people skills.
• Experience working with children and children’s events.
• Good communication (written, verbal, nonverbal) and listening skills.
• Organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Retail and/or customer service experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate multiple events including children’s birthday parties and crafts.
• Engage with clients of all ages to create a fun, creative environment.
• Demonstrate and teach party crafts; face painting and activities as needed.
• Coordinate add‑ons like goody bags and balloons to standards.
• Handle emails, calls, and paperwork; keep clients and store team informed.
• Adjust plans based on client feedback and create backup plans.
• Ensure client satisfaction and maintain store cleanliness and safety.
• Cross‑train in Custom Framing selling and production.
• Maintain restrooms and store cleanliness and safety during events.
• Participate in daily store tasks (sweeping, stocking, breaks, etc.).

Skills

Event coordination

Customer service

Communication

Children's events experience

Retail experience

Job description

Store – WEST LEBANON, NH

Plan, coordinate, and facilitate events (including kids birthday parties) within a Michaels store to provide a stress‑free, fun, and engaging experience for guests. Deliver friendly customer service by helping customers shop at our store and find what they’re looking for. Ensure all customers receive a fast and friendly checkout experience. Complete operational tasks including truck unload, merchandise duties, and maintaining store recovery standards as needed to deliver our Brand Promises.

Event Coordination

• 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.

Customer Experience

• Help customers shop, locate products, and provide them with solutions.
• Provide fast and friendly checkout experience.
• Engage customers on benefits of Rewards program and Private Label Credit Cards and complete enrollments.
• Educate customer on Voice of Customer (VOC) survey.
• Assist with Omni‑channel processes, including Buy Online Pickup in Store (BOPIS) and Ship From Store (SFS).
• Participate in the truck un‑load, stocking and planogram (POG) processes.
• Complete merchandise recovery and maintenance.
• Perform Store In Stock Optimization (SISO) and AD set duties as assigned.
• Support shrink and safety programs.
• Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Company programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws and requirements; execute Company policies and standards.
• Interact with others in an accepting and respectful manner; remain positive and respectful, even in difficult situations; promote commitment to the organization’s vision and values; project a positive image and serve as a role model for other Team Members.
• Cross‑trained in Custom Framing selling and production.
• Participate in daily store cleanliness activities including sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, and maintaining cleanliness of restrooms.

Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience / Qualifications

• Energetic, enthusiastic, and personable.
• Ability to handle job stress and interact effectively with guests of all ages and co‑workers.
• 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.
• Organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Retail and/or customer service experience required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to move throughout the store.
• Regular bending, lifting, carrying, reaching, and stretching.
• Lifting heavy boxes and accessing high shelves by ladder or similar equipment.

If you need help performing these essential functions of your job, please contact your supervisor so that we may engage in the interactive process to determine if a reasonable accommodation is available.

Work Environment

Public retail store setting with climate‑controlled areas; some stock rooms may not be climate‑controlled. Some outdoor work may be assigned for retrieving shopping carts or while unloading trucks. Frame shop contains glass cutter and heat press. Work hours include nights, weekends, and early mornings.

Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.

Benefits

Michaels offers a range of benefits to support team members and their families. Depending on position and eligibility, team members may have access to a 401(k) with employer match, an Employee Assistance Program, medical, dental, and vision coverage, telemedicine services, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and various voluntary insurance options. All team members enjoy everyday perks such as employee discounts and access to partner discount programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all customers to create, innovate and be better together.

Accommodation Statement

Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1‑800‑642‑4235.