Retail & Party Host: Kids' Events & Craft Classes

Michaels; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

401(k) with employer match

Benefits package including medical, 1

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Michaels in Plainview, NY is seeking an energetic events coordinator to plan and manage children’s birthday parties and craft classes within-store environments. You will engage guests of all ages, demonstrate crafts, and lead activities to deliver a fun, memorable experience.

You will also coordinate event logistics, manage add-ons, handle communications, and assist with customer service, checkout, and store maintenance tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Energetic and enthusiastic personality.
• Ability to handle job stress and interact effectively with guests and co-workers.
• Must have excellent people skills.
• Must have experience working with children and children's events.
• Must have good communication skills.

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, 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.
• 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

Skills

Customer service

Event coordination

Children's events

Communication skills

Organization

Job description

Michaels in Plainview, NY is seeking an energetic events coordinator to plan and manage children’s birthday parties and craft classes within-store environments. You will engage guests of all ages, demonstrate crafts, and lead activities to deliver a fun, memorable experience.

You will also coordinate event logistics, manage add-ons, handle communications, and assist with customer service, checkout, and store maintenance tasks as needed.