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      Good work experience, pay is terrible - Educator Smithsonian Employee Review

      3.0
      Sep 15, 2019
      Educator
      Recommend
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      Pros

      - experience - everyone tries their best but unfortunately working for the government getting raises or getting someone hired is extremely slow

      Cons

      - you won't get paid minimum wage because the smithsonian is tied to federal minimum wage, not DC minimum wage

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      5.0
      Jul 9, 2026
      Science explainer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Amazing workplace, flexible schedules, and kind people

      Cons

      very less pay, visitor interactions can be too much sometimes

      3.0
      Jul 9, 2026
      Retail associate
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Decent pay for the work

      Cons

      Disorganized management Very difficult to become permanent employee and receive full benefits

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