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Development Intern

Washington, DC · On-site

$17 - $22.75/hr

Relief International is a leading nonprofit organization working in roughly 20 countries to relieve ... management and administrative tasks as needed. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to ...

Development Intern

Washington, DC · On-site

$17 - $22.75/hr

Relief International is a leading nonprofit organization working in roughly 20 countries to relieve ... management and administrative tasks as needed. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to ...

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How much do relief manager jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for relief manager in Washington is $22.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.80 and $26.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a relief manager?

A Relief Manager is a professional who temporarily fills in for a regular manager during their absence, such as during vacations, sick leave, or other periods when a manager is unavailable. Their responsibilities typically include overseeing daily operations, managing staff, handling customer issues, and ensuring that business standards are maintained. Relief Managers are expected to quickly adapt to different environments and maintain continuity of service. They often work in industries like hospitality, retail, and healthcare. Their role is crucial in ensuring that business operations run smoothly even when the primary manager is away.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a relief manager?

To thrive as a Relief Manager, you need strong leadership, organizational skills, and experience in supervising operations, often supported by prior management or relevant industry experience. Familiarity with scheduling software, point-of-sale systems, and industry-specific compliance tools is typically required. Adaptability, problem-solving, and effective interpersonal communication help a Relief Manager quickly integrate into different teams and address challenges. These skills ensure smooth business continuity, maintain operational standards, and foster team productivity in the manager's absence.

How does a relief manager adapt to different workplace cultures and operational procedures across multiple locations?

As a Relief Manager, you’ll frequently transition between different branches or sites, each with its own team dynamics and operational protocols. Success in this role relies on quickly building rapport with staff, understanding location-specific processes, and maintaining consistency in service or production standards. Flexibility, strong communication skills, and the ability to quickly assess and align with new environments are essential for overcoming these challenges. Relief Managers often gain broad exposure and valuable experience, which can accelerate career progression into higher management roles.

What is the difference between Relief Manager vs Care Coordinator?

AspectRelief ManagerCare Coordinator
Required CredentialsRelevant certifications, experience in managementCertifications in healthcare or social services, experience in client care
Work EnvironmentSupervises staff, manages operations, often in healthcare or social services settingsCoordinates patient or client care, liaises between clients and providers
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare agencies, social service organizationsHealthcare facilities, community health programs
Common Search & ComparisonRelief Manager vs Care Coordinator

The Relief Manager and Care Coordinator roles both operate within healthcare and social service environments, often requiring related certifications. While Relief Managers oversee staff and manage operations, Care Coordinators focus on coordinating patient or client care. Both roles are essential for delivering quality services, but they differ in responsibilities and daily tasks.

What are the most commonly searched types of Relief jobs in Washington?

The most popular types of Relief jobs in Washington are:

What cities in Washington are hiring for Relief Manager jobs?

Cities in Washington with the most Relief Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Relief Manager job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,226 per year, or $22.2 per hour.

Relief Route Salesperson/ Direct Store Delivery - Servicing the Crofton, MD Market Area

MARTINS FAMOUS PASTRY SHOPPE

Crofton, MD • On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago


Martin's Famous Pastry Shoppe rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

375th of 445 rated food and drinks producers


Job description

Come join our team as a Relief Route Salesperson! We started with pastries handmade by Lois and Lois Martin produced inside of a garage and we have boomed into a multi-facility company where our many products are produced by machines and shipped domestically and internationally. Talk about a rich history and exiting future! As an employer of choice, we offer physical, emotional, financial and professional benefits including 401K, disability insurance and paid holidays.

Summary: As a member of the Martin's Family of employees, the Relief Route Salesperson is responsible for becoming the supplier/provider of choice by creating 'raving fans' and providing excellent customer service. The Relief Route Salesperson is a professional who acts as an ambassador for Martin's, proudly representing our legacy of cherished eating experiences, puts forth continuous efforts to increase sales, and goes the extra mile to prove service to excellent customers. As the front line of Martin's, improves communication channels, shares helpful knowledge with teammates and openly gives and receives truthful feedback.

Pay Range:

  • $60,000 - $80,000 - paid weekly!

Benefits:

  • Bi-Annual Profit Sharing Bonus! 

  • 401K Profit Sharing

  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)

  • Health Savings Account

  • Vacation / PTO

  • And Much More!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

  • Promotes product to increase sales via shelf expansion, in-store promotions, end displays, new customer introduction to product etc.

  • Adheres to established route sales objectives when acting as replacement for the established route sales.

  • Operates sales ordering system, prepares paper work and manages cash accounts, accurately and effectively.

  • Performs job safely by adhering to all company policies, and federal and local safety regulations.

  • Submits customer change and orders timely and accurately.

  • Records sales or deliveries information on daily sales record including customer signature.

  • Merchandise production correctly according to product mix, rotation cycle, and color code compliance and arranges neatly at point of display.

  • Call on prospective customers to solicit new business.

  • Communicate and provides excellent customer service with store management on a daily basis.

  • Audits and reconciles cash at the end of the shift.

  • Informs regular customers of new products.

  • Solicits customers for sales promotions displays, issues sales promotion materials to customers an prepares approval sales promotional displays.

  • Listens to and resolves service complaints in a timely manner and provides alternative solutions as needed.

  • Collects and manages empty containers, rejected product, and unsold merchandise.

  • Loads truck with daily orders and display cases and unload returns, empty baskets, and damaged product from truck.

  • Maintains cleanliness of route truck.

  • Maintains schedule service on route vehicles.

  • Prioritizes and plans work activities.

  • Manages time to meet customer demands, increase sales, and provide proactive customer service.

  • Remains flexible to adapt to change in the workplace, work schedules and priorities to reach sales goals.

  • Adheres to safety, food safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practices regulations.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

  • High school diploma or GED preferred;

  • One to three months' related experience and/or training: or

  • Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Commuter Skills: Knowledge of handheld order processing systems.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

  • Current, valid driver's license.

  • Current, valid DOT Medical Card or ability to pass DOT Physical examination.

  • Ability to complete on-site Safe Driving course prior to operating company vehicle.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • At least 21 years of age.

  • Ability to work flexible schedules and be able to accept last minute changes to work schedule.

  • Ability to be a self-motivator.

  • Ability to work Saturdays.

  • Ability to learn a variety of sales routes.

  • Ability to maintain service levels and sales volume of route salesperson.

  • Ability to work early morning hours.

  • Ability to operate route delivery step van or box truck (some vans are over 10,001 lbs.).

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee much regularly lift and /or move up to 30 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Frequently enter and exit delivery vehicle (could involve two to three steps).

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Employment Type: Martins Employee-Regular full-time

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