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      Museum Specialist - Museum Specialist Smithsonian Employee Review

      4.0
      6 Dec 2017
      Museum specialist
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Interesting work environment, positive work community, good benefits. Options to telework are very good.

      Cons

      Stability of employment is often tenuous, many positions are temporary with an option to renew, and that can be difficult sometimes.

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      5.0
      8 Jun 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
      6 Jun 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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