Tour Guide | Part-Time | PPG Paints Arena

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

PPG Paints Arena is seeking candidates for the Tour Guide position. Primary duties will include giving guided tours of PPG Paints Arena, home of the Pittsburgh Penguins; working with groups of all ages; assisting with guests entering each facility, including check-in; and providing top-notch customer service.

This role pays an hourly rate of $15.56

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until October 30, 2026.

As a leading entertainment venue, PPG Paints Arena is the regional epicenter for athletic events, concerts, and family shows in Western Pennsylvania and home to the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins.

• Provide guided tours of PPG Paints Arena.
• Memorize scripts, facts, and stories pertinent to the history of the franchise and facility.
• Relate in a professional, age-appropriate way to children.
• Be comfortable working with a specific schedule while standing/walking frequently.
• Work nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
• Communicate with staff via two-way radio.
• Assist with guests entering each facility, including check-ins.
• Provide top-notch customer service.

• High school diploma/GED (experience in lieu of diploma/GED may be considered).
• Experience with public speaking and experience working with children preferred.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Be a fan of the Penguins and hockey, along with a good understanding of the game and history.
• Be able to memorize specific facts and communicate professionally to all age groups.
• Professional presentation, appearance, and work ethic.
• Ability to work under limited supervision and to interact with all levels of staff, including management.
• Must be available to work flexible hours, which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• In order to perform this job successfully, an individual should understand how to use a computer.
• Must be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors as required by the function.
• Must have the physical ability to maneuver around the facility, at times, walking and/or standing up to 4-8 hours daily.
• Ability to communicate via two-way radio.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.