Retail Event Host/Sales Associate

The Michael's Companies; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Michaels Companies in Westport, CT is seeking a part-time Retail Event Host/Sales Associate to plan and coordinate events, including children’s parties, while helping guests shop and enjoy a fast, friendly checkout. You will assist with omnichannel processes and maintain store standards.

The role emphasizes energetic interaction with guests of all ages, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple events, while upholding safety and cleanliness across the store environment.

Qualifications

• Energetic and enthusiastic personality with the ability to handle job stress.
• Excellent people skills and strong communication abilities.
• Experience working with children and in events is preferred.
• Retail or customer service experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate multiple events in-store (e.g., children’s birthday parties and craft classes).
• Engage with guests of all ages and guide them through activities and products.
• Demonstrate and participate in party activities, including decorations and goody bags.
• Provide fast, friendly checkout and educate customers about rewards programs and credit cards.
• Assist with omni-channel processes (BOPIS, SFS) and stock/planogram duties.
• Maintain store cleanliness, safety, and SOP compliance; support special events and store operations.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Customer service

Event planning

Child interaction

Organization

Creativity

Job description

## Retail Event Host/Sales AssociateApplylocations: Westport-1870 Post Rd Etime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R00319858Store - WESTPORT, CTPlan, 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 check out 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 (POGs) 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 (but not limited to) sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, and maintaining cleanliness of restrooms**Other duties as assigned****Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities****Preferred Type of experience the job requires*** Energetic and enthusiastic and personality.* The ability to handle job stress and interact effectively with others, including guests of all ages and co-workers, are essential functions of the job.* Must have excellent people skills.* Must have experience working with children and children’s events.* Must have good communication skills including written, verbal, and nonverbal communication as well as listening skills.* Must have organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and creative problem-solving skills.* Retail and/or customer service experience required**Physical Requirements****Work Environment*** 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 with you to determine if a reasonable accommodation is available.* Public retail store setting taking care of our customers; all public areas are climate controlled; some stock rooms may not be climate controlled; some outdoor work if assigned to retrieve 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.****Total Base Pay Range for this Position:**$17.25 - $20.30This position may be eligible for overtime compensation in accordance with state and local laws.At The Michaels Companies Inc., our purpose is to fuel the joy of creativity and celebration. As the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, we operate over 1,300 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Michaels is the best place for all things creative. For more information, please visit www.michaels.com.