Great Organization to work for - IT Senior Project Manager Smithsonian Employee Review

5.0
Aug 9, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Learning culture. Diverse staff from a wide variety of professional backgrounds, interesting and fulfilling projects and initiatives.

Cons

Museums and central staff are isolated and not well integrated with each other. Depending on where you work, commuting can be a challenge.

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5.0
Jun 8, 2026
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
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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