Easy job, but management is starting to go downhill - Senior Sales Associate Smithsonian Employee Review

4.0
29 May 2012
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Pros

Decent pay for a minimal amount of work Especially good for high school students--can remain on the payroll when you go to college and work there during school breaks Enjoy discounts at the IMAX theater and museum stores

Cons

Management has been cutting back hours, meaning fewer opportunities to work and an increased difficulty in running the theater with the bare minimum number of people required for a shift. Focus of management is on the store, not the theater

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5.0
8 Jun 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.

4.0
6 Jun 2026
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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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