Michaels® Prepares for the Holiday Season with More Than 10,000 Seasonal Job Opportunities

National Hiring Day event to take place on Saturday, September 12 across all stores in the U.S. and Canada

• Michaels is hiring more than 10,000 seasonal Team Members across the U.S. and Canada, with National Hiring Day events taking place September 12 from 12 p.m.–4 p.m. local time.
• Seasonal roles can lead to long-term opportunities: Nearly 50% of seasonal in-store positions converted to regular roles last year, creating pathways into store leadership and Support Center teams.
• Current Team Members can pick up additional holiday hours, while all Team Members have access to competitive wages, flexible scheduling, a 30% discount and professional development opportunities.

IRVING, Texas, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Michaels, the leading destination for creating and celebrating in North America, today announced plans to hire more than 10,000 seasonal Team Members to help customers create and celebrate this holiday season, with nearly 50% of seasonal in-store positions converting to regular roles following the holidays last year.

On Saturday, September 12, Michaels will host hiring events across all stores in the U.S. and Canada from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. local time. Candidates are welcome to apply in advance online or in person during the in-store events, where interviews for qualified candidates will also take place.

"We're excited to welcome thousands of seasonal Team Members to Michaels during one of the most meaningful times of the year for our customers and our business," said Nicholas Bertram, President and Chief Operating Officer at Michaels. "As we continue to evolve our stores and services for customers, we're equally focused on investing in the people who bring that experience to life. From flexible opportunities for our existing teams to training and pathways for new Team Members to grow with us, we want Michaels to be a place where people can build skills, find community, and develop their careers."

For current Team Members looking to take on more hours during the holiday season, Michaels will offer additional opportunities across its stores. New and existing Team Members can also take advantage of competitive wages, flexible hours, and a generous 30% discount, along with professional development resources designed to support growth within the company.

Michaels has developed clear pathways for Team Members who want to build lasting careers centered on creativity and celebration. Store Team Members can progress into department and store leadership roles, supported by structured onboarding, ongoing skill development and leadership training.

Candidates interested in seasonal positions can learn more in stores during the upcoming hiring events or apply online at Careers.Michaels.com.

About The Michaels Companies, Inc.

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. 

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