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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 ...

As a Party Planner, you'll coordinate and host birthday parties and group events from start to finish. You'll ensure every guest has a safe, fun, and memorable experience. This role is ideal for ...

We own and manage a full service restaurant, 16 different sporting facilities, a birthday party business, toy store, and boutique shopping in Southlake Texas. Market and Manage our children's parties.

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 ...

As a Party Planner, you'll coordinate and host birthday parties and group events from start to finish. You'll ensure every guest has a safe, fun, and memorable experience. This role is ideal for ...

As a Party Planner, you'll coordinate and host birthday parties and group events from start to finish. You'll ensure every guest has a safe, fun, and memorable experience. This role is ideal for ...

Boot Party Planner

Austin, TX · On-site

$750 - $10K/mo

We are looking for Party Planners for Alvies Boot Parties. The role is responsible for connecting people together to attend in-person boot-buying experiences in a fun and safe environment (your house ...

Party Host

Avon, OH

$10 - $13.50/hr

Ensuring memorable birthday experiences by monitoring events, anticipating party needs, and aiding the party parent/party planner * Gathering and storing birthday gifts and cake (if applicable)

Party Host

Memphis, TN

$10.75 - $14.50/hr

Ensuring memorable birthday experiences by monitoring events, anticipating party needs, and aiding the party parent/party planner * Gathering and storing birthday gifts and cake (if applicable)

Party Host

Baton Rouge, LA

$10.50 - $14.50/hr

Ensuring memorable birthday experiences by monitoring events, anticipating party needs, and aiding the party parent/party planner * Gathering and storing birthday gifts and cake (if applicable)

Party Host

Fayetteville, NC · On-site

$10 - $13.75/hr

Ensuring memorable birthday experiences by monitoring events, anticipating party needs, and aiding the party parent/party planner * Gathering and storing birthday gifts and cake (if applicable)

Party Host

Wesley Chapel, FL

$9.50 - $13/hr

Ensuring memorable birthday experiences by monitoring events, anticipating party needs, and aiding the party parent/party planner * Gathering and storing birthday gifts and cake (if applicable)

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How much do party planner jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for party planner in the United States is $65,000.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $65,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a party planner do?

A party planner is responsible for organizing, coordinating, and overseeing all aspects of events such as birthdays, anniversaries, corporate gatherings, and other celebrations. Their duties typically include selecting venues, managing budgets, hiring vendors, arranging catering, and ensuring the event runs smoothly according to the client's preferences. They work closely with clients to understand their vision and handle all the logistical details to create a memorable experience.

What Is a Party Planner Job?

A party planner’s (or party consultant) job duties include imagining, organizing, and executing special events for corporations, weddings, birthday parties, family reunions, and any other party or large gathering. Your goal is to remain within budget, keep the client’s wishes top-of-mind, and produce an enjoyable experience for every attendee. You are expected to provide a smooth flow through the itinerary of event activities. Before the event, you meet with the client, determine the budget, venue, and number of guests; you measure the space, create floor plans, hire vendors, order food, send invitations, determine parking-needs, and more. You are present throughout the event to ensure everything runs as planned, and you stay after to supervise cleanup.

What is the difference between Party Planner vs Event Coordinator?

Party PlannerEvent Coordinator
Focuses primarily on planning and organizing parties and social eventsManages the overall execution of various types of events, including corporate and social
Handles vendor selection, theme design, and guest experience for partiesCoordinates logistics, timelines, and on-site management for events
Typically works in social and entertainment industriesWorks across corporate, nonprofit, and social sectors
Requires skills in creativity, vendor negotiation, and client communicationRequires skills in organization, problem-solving, and multitasking

While both roles involve event planning, a Party Planner specializes in social gatherings like parties, focusing on themes and guest experience. An Event Coordinator manages a broader range of events, including corporate functions, ensuring smooth execution from start to finish.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Party Planner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Party Planner, you need strong organizational skills, creativity, attention to detail, and typically a background in event management or hospitality. Familiarity with event planning software, budgeting tools, and vendor management systems is common in this role. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to remain calm under pressure are standout soft skills. These competencies are crucial for executing seamless events, satisfying client expectations, and efficiently handling unexpected challenges.

What are some common challenges Party Planners face when coordinating events, and how can they be managed?

Party Planners often encounter challenges such as last-minute changes, vendor delays, budget constraints, and managing client expectations. Successfully navigating these requires strong organizational skills, proactive communication, and the ability to troubleshoot quickly under pressure. Building solid relationships with reliable vendors, maintaining detailed timelines, and setting clear expectations with clients can help ensure events run smoothly. Flexibility and creativity are also key to adapting plans as needed and delivering memorable experiences.
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Infographic showing various Party Planner job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 7% As Needed, 86% Full Time, and 7% Part Time. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,000 per year, or $31.2 per hour.
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Michaels Stores

Commerce Township, MI • On-site

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 2 days ago


Michaels rating

4.8

Company rating: 4.8 out of 10

Based on 930 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

631st of 713 rated retailers


Job description

Store - DET-COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, MIPlan, 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.

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.comandMichaels.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 visitwww.michaels.com.

At Michaels, we prioritize the wellbeing of our teams by providing robust benefits for both full-time and part-time Team Members. Our benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time off, tuition assistance, generous employee discounts, and much more. For more information, visit www.michaels.com.

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

Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. 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 (1800-MICHAEL).

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