Tour Guide - Grand Ole Opry

Ole Red; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ole Red in Nashville invites energetic tour guides to share the rich music history of its venues. You will lead engaging walking tours, entertain guests with approved stories, and act as a cultural ambassador throughout nightly performances.

The role suits outgoing individuals who love music and connecting with people. You will manage tickets, guide guests, handle equipment, and coordinate with leadership to keep exhibits and spaces in top condition.

Qualifications

• Excellent public speaking skills and the ability to engage diverse groups.
• Strong customer service orientation and the ability to address questions confidently.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and listening communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Present high-energy, entertaining, scripted tour while escorting groups through the facility.
• Collect and scan tickets from individuals or groups and provide clear directions.
• Respond to questions about the venue and share information about upcoming events.
• Operate tour equipment and video presentations; report issues to management.
• Maintain exhibits and ensure the safety and enjoyment of guests during tours.
• Ensure guests have photo opportunities and stay with the group, following safety guidelines.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

As a Tour Guide in our legendary music venues, 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.

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

• Customer service and/or public speaking experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and listening communication skills required
• Excellent public speaking skills required
• Ability to learn and retain tour information upon hire

Physical Requirements

Speak and hear to communicate and use both near and far vision. Ability to speak loudly for extended lengths throughout the day. Stand and walk for extended periods, including on uneven surfaces and while carrying items. Walk up and down stairs while navigating the venue. Frequently lift/carry up to 25 lbs. Occasionally team-lift over 50 lbs. Continually use gross motor skills with frequent use of bi-manual dexterity and fine motor skills.

Working Conditions

Entertainment environments, with large crowds. Occasionally with elevated noise levels.

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