Love the mission, BUT - Senior Program Specialist Smithsonian Employee Review

3.0
Sep 15, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Amazing colleagues, strong institutional mission & values, potential for extended workplace flexibilities post-COVID

Cons

Limited growth potential if positions are not classified with an existing career ladder (e.g., 7/9, 11/12, etc.), Human Resources department is broken -- potentially beyond repair, too often SI relies on its name to get things done which doesn't always lead to sustainability

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5.0
Jun 8, 2026
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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.

3.0
Jul 9, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

it was a dream institution

Cons

the current admin makes it stressful working here

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