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      4.1

      66% would recommend to a friend

      (508 total reviews)
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      Dr. David J. Skorton

      75% approve of CEO

      64% positive business outlook

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      Smithsonian has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 508 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Smithsonian employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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      508 reviews
      4.0
      Apr 23, 2018

      Unique Environment

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      There is a unique work environment and people are generally laid back

      Cons

      Position classifications are on the low side for pay, some upper management is there solely by seniority rather than qualifications.

      5.0
      Apr 19, 2018

      Explainer at Air and Space Museum (D.C)

      Explainer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      The interview process is long but entertaining as you have to perform a demo in a group setting. The explainer program is geared towards high school students and college students so it's nice to be working with a group of people around the same age apart from your coordinator. They make sure you are ready with the correct information and ability to perform before putting you on the floor. Overall great experience and great opportunity to network.

      Cons

      Only con was you must learn each demo fast enough b/c once you fall behind it seems almost as if they kinda stop helping you progress and then you're on your own.

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