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      Rewarding First Job - Explainer Smithsonian Employee Review

      5.0
      Oct 7, 2020
      Explainer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Schedule flexibility, “school comes first” philosophy, amazing skill development.

      Cons

      No lead pay for lead Explainers.

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      5.0
      Jul 9, 2026
      Science explainer
      Recommend
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      Business Outlook

      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
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Decent pay for the work

      Cons

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

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