Part Time - Tour Guide - Grand Ole Opry

3/22/2026

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.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Rooted in 125 years of Music City history, with iconic entertainment brands, world-renowned destination hotels and new ventures emerging every year, there is no limit to opportunity with us. Come see what it means to make Music City, "Music City," as we continue to celebrate the country lifestyle and superior hospitality in both Nashville and beyond. Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE:RHP) is a REIT for federal income tax purposes, specializing in group-oriented, destination hotel assets in urban and resort markets. The Company’s owned assets include a network of four upscale, meetings-focused resorts totaling 8,114 rooms that are managed by lodging operator Marriott International, Inc. under the Gaylord Hotels brand. Other owned assets managed by Marriott International, Inc. include Gaylord Springs Golf Links, the Wildhorse Saloon, the General Jackson Showboat, The Inn at Opryland, a 303-room overflow hotel adjacent to Gaylord Opryland and AC Hotel Washington, DC at National Harbor, a 192-room overflow hotel near Gaylord National. The Company also owns and operates media and entertainment assets, including the Grand Ole Opry, the legendary weekly showcase of country music’s finest performers for over 90 years; the Ryman Auditorium, the storied former home of the Grand Ole Opry located in downtown Nashville; 650 AM WSM, the Opry’s radio home; and Ole Red, a country lifestyle and entertainment brand.

About the Role

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

Key Skills

Public SpeakingStorytellingCustomer ServiceOral CommunicationListening SkillsTour GuidingTicket ScanningDirectional GuidanceEquipment ManagementVideo OperationSafety ProceduresOpening DutiesClosing Duties