Historic Site Tour Guide & Storyteller

Wine Industry Expo; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery is seeking a Historian to deliver engaging tours and educational programs that bring the site's rich history to life for visitors. You will collaborate with team members to maintain consistency and quality in interpretive presentations.

The role requires public speaking or teaching experience, a customer-oriented approach, and flexibility for weekend/evening events. A high school diploma is required, with a BA in Public History preferred.

Qualifications

• Public speaking and/or teaching experience with an interest in history is ideal.
• Experience working with the general public is a plus.
• Knowledge or previous experience in a museum and/or hospitality setting is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required. A bachelor’s degree in Public History or related field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tours of the Mansion and site for guests of all ages in a personable and knowledgeable manner, while providing accurate information relevant to the major themes of the site’s history.
• Welcome the public and provide general directions to guests that pertain to exhibits and points of interest on-site.
• Actively engage guests of the site between tours to enhance their overall experience.
• Display a customer-oriented attitude while interacting with large groups of people daily.
• Assist in providing security for the site, buildings, and collections. Help ensure the safety of guests; respond calmly and professionally to emergencies following all institutional guidelines.

Skills

Oral communication

Discipline & reliability

Info synthesis

Initiative & leadership

Education

Public speaking/teaching experience

Experience with public

Museum/hospitality experience

HS diploma or GED; BA preferred

Job description

Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery is seeking a Historian to deliver engaging tours and educational programs that bring the site's rich history to life for visitors. You will collaborate with team members to maintain consistency and quality in interpretive presentations.

The role requires public speaking or teaching experience, a customer-oriented approach, and flexibility for weekend/evening events. A high school diploma is required, with a BA in Public History preferred.