Mission Driven - Specialist Smithsonian Employee Review

5.0
6 Nov 2020
Recommend
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Pros

Many of the employees are a joy to work with and it there is prestige in working there. Products are often top notch and the experience is mind expanding.

Cons

Somce middle managers are almost incompetent. Not all, but enough to make you wonder why such a great institution allows such poor performance when managing the asset of people.

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5.0
8 Jun 2026
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Pros

Great mission. Strong benefits including health insurance and 403b contribution. Many people stick around for 5, 10, 15+ years.

Cons

Things are sometimes slow due to bureaucracy.

4.0
6 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

There is a strong community and network in museum and natural science collections and support.

Cons

Working conditions have a standard of museum environment settings, not ideal for those that desire to be outside all day.

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