Retail Photo Operations Assistant Manager - Dolly Parton's Stampede

Magic Memories; Pigeon Forge (TN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Commission on base pay

Growth opportunities

Fun culture

Job summary

Magic Memories in Pigeon Forge, TN is hiring a Retail Photo Operations Assistant Manager to greet guests, lead a retail team, and oversee a high-volume souvenir photography operation at Dolly Parton's Stampede. This part-time role offers a base pay of $18.00 per hour plus performance-based commissions, paid training, opportunities for advancement, and a fun, fast-paced culture in a landmark attraction.

You will coach staff and ensure exceptional guest service, meeting sales KPIs and supporting

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 1 year of people management experience or training, or equivalent.
• 2+ years guest service experience preferred in hospitality, food & beverage, or retail.
• Demonstrated leadership with coaching and performance management.
• Ability to meet sales targets and KPIs in a busy retail environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with customers and team.
• Professional appearance and communication skills.
• Ability to work 7 days a week, including weekends/holidays.
• Experience in digital photography is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and create Magic Memories with world-class service.
• Lead a retail team to achieve sales goals.
• Run all operational aspects of a high-volume souvenir photography retail operation.
• Act as lead manager in the absence of the Retail Photography Manager.
• Provide floor supervision and administrative duties.
• Develop, train, and motivate staff to meet guest service and financial targets.
• Ensure excellent customer service by responding to guest needs.
• Interact with guests from around the world.
• Capture photos to provide memorable experiences and souvenirs for guests.
• Learn to capture memories that make people smile.

Skills

People management

Guest service

Sales targets

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Digital photography

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on November 2, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location Pigeon Forge, TN 37863, USA

• Operations
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: RETAI004074

Description

Plus performance-based commissions on top of your base pay of $18.00/hour

We Make People Smile

Picture yourself working in the beautiful mountains of the San Juan National Forest in Pigeon Forge, TN. We are actively hiring for a Retail Photo Operations Assistant Manager in an exciting and dynamic atmosphere located at our iconic attraction Dolly Parton's Stampede!

What's in it for you?

• Starting rate $18.00 /hr. Plus performance-based commissions!
• Opportunity for growth and advancement!
• Fun culture and atmosphere!
• Paid training $$

Schedule/Shifts:

Hiring Immediately

• Shifts available any day(s) of the week/weekend during operating hours
• Flexible schedule

As an Assistant Retail Photo Manager:

• You will greet guests and create Magic Memories by providing world-class service.
• You will assist in leading a retail team to achieve sales goals.
• Assist with running all operational aspects of a high-volume souvenir photography retail operation.
• Act as lead manager in the absence of the Retail Photography Manager.
• Provide floor supervision and administrative duties, ensuring the team stays focused on guest service and sales goals.
• Develop, train, and motivate staff to achieve desired guest service and financial results.
• You will ensure excellent customer service by responding to guest requests, expectations, and needs.
• You will have the opportunity to meet and interact with people from all over the world.
• Take photos and provide guests with a memorable experience and souvenirs to take back home and share!
• Learn how to capture, and create memories that make people SMILE!

Requirements and other details:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 1-year people management experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years previous guest service experience preferred, but not required, within the hospitality, food, and beverage, or retail industries.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to support teams, develop culture, demonstrate coaching, and ongoing performance management.
• Ability and drive to assist in this hands-on role, with demonstrated ability to meet sales targets and KPIs in a busy retail environment.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills with customers, management, and cross-functional team members.
• Professional communication skills and appearance.
• Ability to support operations 7-days a week, including weekends, evenings, and holidays - it's tourism after all!
• Experience in digital photography a plus, but not required.
• Background check

Job Type: Part Time

Classification: NON-EXEMPT

At Magic Memories you will be a part of a retail team that will capture fun, interactive moments of guests at diverse attractions. These are published via both print and digital formats into storytelling products and then sold to our guests.

We offer a fun job with great opportunities to expand your retail and leadership experience with a company that encourages growth and advancement! We offer competitive wages and incentives too!

Magic Memories is a company that delights and amazes guests on the simple but universal concept of making people smile, and has driven that concept into its product, service, and innovation philosophy of capturing, creating, and sharing memories worldwide. For over 20 years our company has offered retail professionals with great opportunities that encourage growth and advancement in our expanding enterprise.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - Magic Memories is dedicated to providing equal opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran’s status, or any other factor that is a prohibited consideration under applicable law.

Qualifications

Experience

Required

1 year: Retail/Hospitality Management

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