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Materials Handler

Hyattsville, MD · On-site

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

Summary The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo. This position is located in one of the SI facilities serviced ...

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Do workers at the Smithsonian Institution get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
67% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

Does the Smithsonian Institution pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
78% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

At the Smithsonian Institution, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
91% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

Is the health insurance from the Smithsonian Institution affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at the Smithsonian Institution?

Most people get paid time off work.
87% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 57% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 14% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 14% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 14% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 7 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and September 2025.

Do workers at the Smithsonian Institution worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
89% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.

Do the Smithsonian Institution workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
78% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and September 2025.

How easy is it for the Smithsonian Institution workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
100% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2025.

How easy is it to get time off at the Smithsonian Institution?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
90% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do the Smithsonian Institution managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
89% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.

Do jobs at the Smithsonian Institution spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
22% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 9 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at the Smithsonian Institution?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
91% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at the Smithsonian Institution feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
85% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at the Smithsonian Institution get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
71% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at the Smithsonian Institution?

Some people feel stressed here.
59% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people at the Smithsonian Institution enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
89% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at the Smithsonian Institution recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
36% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at the Smithsonian Institution?

Most people got enough training when they started.
68% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at the Smithsonian Institution?

Most people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 67% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

Do people think the Smithsonian Institution’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
69% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2025 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how the Smithsonian Institution is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
39% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

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Infographic showing various job openings at Smithsonian Institution in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 53% Physical, and 47% Remote job distribution.

Director of Advancement, SZ-1001-00

Smithsonian Institution

Washington, DC

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 25 days ago

Smithsonian Institution rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

2nd of 29 rated museums

Job description

OPEN DATE: August 10, 2026                   
CLOSING DATE: September 10, 2026             
POSITION TYPE: Trust Fund
APPOINTMENT TYPE:  Permanent 
SCHEDULE: Full Time
DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC
Position sensitivity and risk:
Low Sensitivity High Risk
Open to all qualified applicants
What are Trust Fund Positions?
Trust Fund positions are unique to the Smithsonian. They are paid for from a variety of sources, including the Smithsonian endowment, revenue from our business activities, donations, grants and contracts. Trust employees are not part of the civil service, nor does trust fund employment lead to Federal status. The salary ranges for trust positions are generally the same as for federal positions and in many cases trust and federal employees work side by side. Trust employees have their own benefit program, which may include Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Transit/Commuter Benefits, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Annual and Sick Leave, Family Friendly Leave, 403b Retirement Plan, Discounts for Smithsonian Memberships, Museum Stores and Restaurants, Credit Union, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (Child Care), Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care). 
 
Conditions of Employment
  • Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated.
  • Complete a Probationary Period.
  • Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.
  • The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States.  Proof of eligibility to work in U.S. is not required to apply.
  • Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. 
Come join a team of dedicated staff at an exceptional time in the Smithsonian's history during the Smithsonian Campaign for Our Shared Future. This ambitious fundraising campaign's public phase will run from 2024 to 2026, culminating with the nation's 250th anniversary. It will expand the Smithsonian's reach and impact, empowering the institution to find solutions to today's most pressing challenges. The Smithsonian has built a model fundraising organization, driven by talented staff across our many museums, research centers and cultural centers. This position offers exciting opportunities for the successful candidate to make a significant impact on the future of the Smithsonian. There is no better time to join this amazing Institution.
The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden is a leading voice for contemporary art and culture and provides a national platform for the art and artists of our time. We seek to share the transformative power of modern and contemporary art with audiences at all levels of awareness and understanding by creating meaningful, personal experiences in which art, artists, audiences and ideas converge. We enhance public understanding and appreciation of contemporary art through acquisition, exhibitions, education and public programs, conservation, and research. 
The Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden seeks a charismatic and accomplished Director of Advancement with proven fundraising experience to help grow a high-performing advancement department to serve the philanthropy needs of the museum today and for the future. The incumbent will develop and manage the museum's fundraising program and raise major gifts from individual donors, corporations, and foundations for exhibitions, public programs, museum collections, and other initiatives. In addition, the Director of Advancement will be responsible for planning, implementing, and managing a multiyear capital campaign to support our Sculpture Garden revitalization efforts.
The Director of Advancement oversees the advancement program for the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, with responsibility for planning, generating, and executing fund-raising initiatives with an emphasis on major gifts. S/he manages a portfolio of prospects including qualification of new prospects, and the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors through in person visits and communications. The Director supervises the advancement staff of six full-time staff members.  This position oversees the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden Board activities. S/he develops written annual work plans, visit and solicitation goals in conjunction with the Museum Director, and prepares reports on activities. The Director collaborates with museum staff and other Smithsonian units on programs and solicitations. 
The Director of Advancement must be passionate about the Hirshhorn Museum, its history, and its important position in the international contemporary and modern art landscape, to deliver a persuasive message about investment in the programs and collections of the museum.    
A bachelor's degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred. The successful candidate will have at least five to seven years of successful experience in major gift fundraising, preferably in a major, arts-related institution, non-profit organization, or educational institution. Application materials should show experience in building long-term donor relationships and closing 5-7 figure gifts.  Hands-on board management experience with a proven history of fundraising success, including cultivation through solicitation and stewardship as well as experience working with planned giving, grant writing, and annual fund strategies should be demonstrated in application. Candidates must have superior oral and written communication skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills. Application materials should show experience building an advancement program for a cultural organization.  
Applicants, who wish to qualify based on education completed outside the United States, must be deemed equivalent to higher education programs of U.S. Institutions by an organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and should be included as part of your application package.
Any false statement in your application may result in your application being rejected and may also result in termination after employment begins.
Benefits and Application Instructions 
Interested candidates should submit their resumes and a cover letter by September 10, 2026. Resumes should include a description of your paid and non-paid work experience that is related to this job; starting and ending dates of job (month and year); and average number of hours worked per week. Relocation expenses are not paid. 
What To Expect Next: Once the vacancy announcement closes, a review of your resume will be compared against the qualification and experience requirements related to this job. After review of applicant resumes is complete, qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager. 
The Smithsonian Institution provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.  To learn more, please review the Smithsonian's Accommodation Procedures.

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