Part Time - Tour Guide - Grand Ole Opry at Ryman Hospitality Properties

Nashville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Public Speaking, Storytelling, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Listening Skills, Tour Guiding, Ticket Scanning, Directional Guidance, Equipment Management, Video Operation, Safety Procedures, Opening Duties, Closing Duties

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

As a Tour Guide in our legendary music venue, you’ll serve as a storyteller and cultural ambassador, sharing the rich musical heritage and history of our venues. During engaging walking tours, you’ll entertain tour groups with approved facts and stories about legendary artists, performances, and venue history. Our venue is an active live entertainment destination, and tours move through spaces that host nightly performances, offering a dynamic setting where history comes alive. As the ideal candidate you are outgoing, reliable, and passionate about our music legacy. * Present high-energy, entertaining, scripted tour while escorting groups through the facility. Actively engage the guests throughout the tour while communicating approved information. * Collect and scan tickets from individuals or groups. Provide confident and friendly directional guidance to guests. * Respond to questions about the venue. Distribute brochures, coupons, and general information. Share your interest in upcoming events in our venues. * Manage and maintain tour equipment. Keep listening devices and radios charged and clean. Operate video equipment to accompany tour presentations. Report issues to management. * Maintain exhibits to the highest degree of quality. Communicate with venue leadership to ensure proper maintenance and repair of the physical facility and contents. * Ensure that tour guests are presented with a photo opportunity. * Ensure that guests stay with the tour group. Present clear instructions, directions, and safety guidelines throughout. Support security in protecting assets and ensuring the safety of guests. * Assist management in opening and closing duties as assigned, including turning on lights, positioning ropes and stanchions, setting up tour videos, and other assigned tasks. * Model company service basics. Follow all corporate policies, safety and security procedures, and brand SOPs. Promptly report accidents, facility issues, or unsafe conditions to management. * Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education High school diploma or equivalent preferred Experience Previous customer service and/or public speaking experience preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must have good public speaking skills Good oral and listening communication skills required

Responsibilities

The Tour Guide will serve as a cultural ambassador, delivering high-energy, entertaining, scripted walking tours sharing the venue's rich musical heritage and history while engaging guests. Responsibilities also include managing tour equipment, handling ticketing, providing directional guidance, and ensuring guest safety and photo opportunities.