People
The Smithsonian seeks to attract and maintain a creative workforce that is representative of America's diversity. The Institution is consistently ranked among mid-size agencies as one of the "Best Places to Work." The range of career opportunities is immense - from scientific research to exhibition design to museum operations. Thousands of dedicated volunteers, fellows, and interns also play vital roles in carrying out the Institution's mission. For information, visit si.edu/ohr.
Employees
Total on-board employee count, which includes federal government employees (roughly 60%), employees funded through the Smithsonian trust, and employees in the Panamanian employment system. For information about careers at the Smithsonian, please visit si.edu/ohr
Workforce Diversity, by Gender
Compared to Civilian Labor Force Benchmark
Workforce Diversity, by Race/Ethnicity
Compared to Civilian Labor Force Benchmark
The Smithsonian is committed to expanding employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The Institution tracks and reports to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) numbers of employees in nine "targeted disability" categories. The categories include: deafness, blindness, missing extremities, partial paralysis, complete paralysis, convulsive disorders, mental retardation, mental illness, and genetic or physical condition affecting limbs and/or spine. For more information, please see si.edu/oeema/Disability.htm#helpful
Employee Satisfaction
The Smithsonian is consistently ranked among mid-size agencies as one of the "Best Places to Work." Each spring, employees are invited to take the Smithsonian Employee Perspectives Survey. The "satisfaction score" reflects the percentage of respondents indicating they "strongly agree" or "agree" with the statement, "Overall, I am satisfied with my job." Survey highlights can be found at si.edu/opanda/workforce
Federal fiscal year (FY) runs from October 1st through September 30th.
Employee Satisfaction
The Smithsonian is consistently ranked among mid-size agencies as one of the "Best Places to Work." Each spring, employees are invited to take the Smithsonian Employee Perspectives Survey. The "satisfaction score" reflects the percentage of respondents indicating they "strongly agree" or "agree" with the statement, "Overall, I am satisfied with my job." Survey highlights can be found at si.edu/opanda/workforce
Federal fiscal year (FY) runs from October 1st through September 30th.
Volunteers
Thousands of volunteers contribute invaluable time and talent to the life of the Smithsonian. On-site volunteers provide information and ideas to museum visitors, lead exhibition tours, assist in the care of collections, and help manage public programs. “Digital volunteers” support curators and collections managers via the Smithsonian Transcription Center website. Working remotely, they unlock the precious content inside digitized images of historic documents, as well as collection records for valuable scientific specimens. Explore the wide array of volunteer opportunities at si.edu/volunteer
Volunteers
Thousands of volunteers contribute invaluable time and talent to the life of the Smithsonian. On-site volunteers provide information and ideas to museum visitors, lead exhibition tours, assist in the care of collections, and help manage public programs. “Digital volunteers” support curators and collections managers via the Smithsonian Transcription Center website. Working remotely, they unlock the precious content inside digitized images of historic documents, as well as collection records for valuable scientific specimens. Explore the wide array of volunteer opportunities at si.edu/volunteer
Volunteer Hours
Number of hours worked by Smithsonian volunteers (SI-wide). Data are drawn from: docent programs at various units; Office of Visitor Services' centrally managed programs (Behind- the-Scenes Volunteer Program and Volunteer Information Specialist Program); and other volunteer activity sponsored by entities such as FONZ, the Folklife Festival, National Air and Space Museum Visitor Services, etc.
Federal fiscal year (FY) runs from October 1st through September 30th.
Volunteer Hours
Number of hours worked by Smithsonian volunteers (SI-wide). Data are drawn from: docent programs at various units; Office of Visitor Services' centrally managed programs (Behind- the-Scenes Volunteer Program and Volunteer Information Specialist Program); and other volunteer activity sponsored by entities such as FONZ, the Folklife Festival, National Air and Space Museum Visitor Services, etc.
Federal fiscal year (FY) runs from October 1st through September 30th.
Digital Volunteers
Number of active contributors to the Smithsonian Transcription Center. This online platform invites people around the world to play an important role in the Institution’s digitization effort. Digital Volunteers unlock the content inside digitized images of rich historic documents, as well as collection records for important natural history specimens. Become a volunteer at transcription.si.edu
Interns
Smithsonian interns engage in experiential learning opportunities - guided by a mentor - relating to the intern's education, coursework, or career goals. Smithsonian internship appointments are made for up to six months at a time. This metric reflects the current number of internship appointments. To explore opportunities, visit smithsonianofi.com
Research Fellows
A Smithsonian fellow is a researcher enrolled in a masters or doctoral program or the holder of a PhD (or equivalent), who was offered an award, usually 3 months or longer, to conduct independent research under the guidance of a Smithsonian research staff member. This metric relates to fellows in residence. Info on fellowships available at: smithsonianofi.com
Federal fiscal year (FY) runs from October 1st through September 30th.
Interns
Smithsonian interns engage in experiential learning opportunities - guided by a mentor - relating to the intern's education, coursework, or career goals. Smithsonian internship appointments are made for up to six months at a time. This metric reflects the current number of internship appointments. To explore opportunities, visit smithsonianofi.com
Research Fellows
A Smithsonian fellow is a researcher enrolled in a masters or doctoral program or the holder of a PhD (or equivalent), who was offered an award, usually 3 months or longer, to conduct independent research under the guidance of a Smithsonian research staff member. This metric relates to fellows in residence. Info on fellowships available at: smithsonianofi.com
Federal fiscal year (FY) runs from October 1st through September 30th.
