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      Great Place to Work! - Executive Assistant Smithsonian Employee Review

      5.0
      16 Feb 2023
      Executive assistant
      Recommend
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      Pros

      The Smithsonian is a great place to work. The compensation and benefits are competitive, and there is generally a positive and collaborative atmosphere among all the departments and museums.

      Cons

      There are bureaucratic hoops to jump through that can slow down routine work.

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      5.0
      8 Jun 2026
      Project manager
      Recommend
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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
      Collections specialist
      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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