Weekend Party & Event Host — Kids' Craft Parties

The Michael's Companies; Mattoon (IL); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Michaels Companies in Mattoon, IL, is seeking a Part-time Party & Event Host with weekend availability to plan, coordinate, and execute events inside the store, including children’s birthday parties and craft classes.

You will greet guests, demonstrate crafts, facilitate party add-ons, and ensure a fun, safe environment while delivering friendly customer service and maintaining store standards.

Qualifications

• Energetic and enthusiastic personality required.
• Experience working with children and children’s events.
• Excellent people skills and strong communication.
• Organizational, interpersonal, and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Retail or customer service experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate multiple events at once, including children’s parties.
• Engage with guests of all ages to create fun experiences.
• Provide friendly checkout experience and assist customers.
• Support inventory, replenishment, and store cleanliness as needed.
• Communicate events with clients and store team members.
• Assist with Omni channel processes (BOPIS, SFS).

Skills

People skills

Children experience

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Retail experience

Customer service

Job description

The Michaels Companies in Mattoon, IL, is seeking a Part-time Party & Event Host with weekend availability to plan, coordinate, and execute events inside the store, including children’s birthday parties and craft classes.

You will greet guests, demonstrate crafts, facilitate party add-ons, and ensure a fun, safe environment while delivering friendly customer service and maintaining store standards.