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      Great Mission, great people - rough work life balance - Anonymous employee Smithsonian Employee Review

      4.0
      Sep 11, 2016
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      People, passion, purpose. Work with meaning. Supporting work and research with something for everyone's interest. Small number of staff means you can take on significant responsibility.

      Cons

      Hours, bureaucratic- as expected, can be hard to move and advance, can take a long time for promotions. Not a a lot of positions.

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      5.0
      Jun 8, 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
      Jun 6, 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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