Awesome Summer Internship - Anonymous employee Smithsonian Employee Review

5.0
Jan 16, 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

I learned a lot about marketing, had a fantastic mentor, and was able to have an impact on sales revenue! Everyone was friendly and my supervisor was enthusiastic about bringing out my individual skills in addition to what was listed in the job description.

Cons

The office was four stories down into a basement and very cold! Also was more time in front of a computer screen than I would want in a future job - but that's just the nature of the work.

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5.0
Jun 8, 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
Jun 6, 2026
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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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