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So for starters, it’s run by Hobby lobby, so while they claim there’s no agenda...there’s definitely an agenda. 

I was hired as a living history interpreter back in May. I did not start training there until the end of June. I was brought in once for a paid lecture that lasted eight hours with an evangelical preacher (so I just casually sat at my desk listening to the bull he was spewing). 

I then get two days of shadowing about a week or two later - following all the different interpreters, running around the Museum with their docents and tour groups and then I didn’t hear from them again until August - where I then learn that I have to do a “performance audition” for the head of education. I assume I’ll be doing a cold reading but no, I arrive and everyone I shocked to learn that I’m not memorized the talking points (which are *very* Jesus-y) and I didn’t even get a chance to say that I’ve never received the documents. So I then have to reschedule my performance audition after I’ve been given fifteen pages worth of “facts” and numbers. I showed up at the next scheduled date that I was set to work, assuming they would have me do it then, but no. They’re shocked to learn that I’m back after not answering one phone call (that I received at six in the morning) asking me whether I’d be in or not. I’m scheduled to work for you, of course that’s the next day I’m available! 

Avoid this place if you can. While it doesn’t pay too bad, it really isn’t worth it.

Because I didn't work in the OKC or DC offices, we had virtually no oversight. Getting ahold of my boss who lived in Atlanta, was very difficult. Ultimately, it turned out that my boss (in Atlanta) and the next boss up were having an affair and as employees discovered it, we were pushed out. At the point that they thought I knew (which I didn't), I was accused of bad-mouthing my boss to a guest at an event (but they wouldn't tell me which event, which city we were in, or which guest I had spoken to -- because I hadn't actually done the thing I was accused of) and was told I could either accept 6-months of discipline and a demotion, OR I could give my resignation, keep all of my current booked flights and hotel reservations in various cities, and have 3 weeks of pay to find a new job. Why would you offer a severance package to someone who was allegedly deserving of demotion? I gave my resignation and popped off an e-mail to HR telling them everything that was happening. Great job -- awful team.

Museum of the Bible is a beautiful museum but working here is a drag. It was the ultimate bait & switch. During the interview and training portion they presented a warm and fun working environment that changed once things started rolling. I dread going to work in the morning. It’s the most draining job ever. It’s like management wants you to be a robot. Don’t laugh, don’t talk, don’t do this, don’t do that. You can’t even freely express yourself. Not to mention the disorganization. The different departments don’t communicate with each other well so some days are just a mess. The best part of the job is us slaves (staff on the lowest levels. Ticket agents, guest service/experience) get along really well and are like family. They will get you through the day.

I still have nightmares about working here a couple years later. My worth as a Christian and as a human being were tied to how "happy" I was to be working for this company. At the time, I was suffering from depression related to some things in my personal life, so my self esteem and spiritual life took a huge hit that I'm still recovering from. I still often think about how  my boss told me I'd never succeed in my career based on my personality even though I did all my projects well and on time.
The best part about this job was working with the artifacts and learning new things. The worst part was the long-term emotional and spiritual impact.

I have worked at MOTB for year. This job has been so stressful and the culture is terrible. There is no room for advancement unless your a director or someone on the top floor. I’ve worked for the government and a Fortune 500 company this is the most unprofessional place I’ve ever worked on with 0 diversity. This is simply my opinion of the museum but if you take a chance this is what you have to look foreward too. This is most likely to be same experience if you join IT department as they have no good leaders except for one in Oklahoma. TOXIC TOXIC TOXIC.

My work here is missions oriented in theory and practice it is not just something on the website.  My typical day starts with prayer/meditation and this is encouraged here.  Since I am a part of management I like to think that we are creating a culture where people feel valued even when their job seems small they are invaluable.  The people here are good people who are earnest and want to do excellent work though sometimes we don't reach that goal we did it together.  Great place to work and grow while we reach people with the undeniable power of the Bible.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Great people to work with and contributing to the success of the museum were the best part of my role with the company.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
As a software developer there was no stress working at the company.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The environment was warm and professional.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
My typical day would start with a morning status update and then working the team to develop enterprise solutions.

The job was amazing and some of my coworkers are Beautiful people. But in the work place itself, there is no order everyone is to busy being in each other  business. That they fell to do their job, also there is a lot of favoritism. Which it really sucks, but in this job if you looking for fast money you can make it. There was only a few things I didn’t like being used for everyone who needed a translator but still be getting paid a little or still working part time hours. Working your butt off but no one appreciating it. 

Museum of the Bible is a great museum that is very well done and I highly recommend visiting. However, I do not recommend working here at all. Museum of the Bible is an absolute terrible place to work. The management from the CEO all the way down to the floor supervisors are completely awful and incompetent. Management treats their employees terrible and overall do not care for them at all. If you are looking for a museum job apply at any other museum. Working at Museum of the Bible is not worth your time. 

The management team gives a lot of respect to the associates.  We are one big happy family in the store.  The store associates have been given time to grow in different fields within the store that help them grow within the museum world.  I would strongly recommend this role for anyone looking to get a foot in the museum world door. The staff is very welcoming.  We love working together and supporting each other. 

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