Animal Control- Administrative Assistant

Job Opportunities

These are the different ways you can apply for a job with Coffee County Government:

• Apply in person at the Coffee County Administrative Plaza in the Personnel & Benefits Department.
• Download an application online and mail it to:
  Personnel & Benefits, 1329 McArthur Street, Suite #3 Manchester, TN 37355, or fax it to us at .
• Email application and resume to heather

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The Coffee County Animal Control has an opening for an Administrative Assistant. This position provides administrative support to the Director of Animal Control and the Animal Control Officers. Responsibilities of this position will be as follows:
Answering shelter phone, dispatching the officers to calls, interacting with the public, data entry, assisting with dog adoptions, reclaims and intakes, assisting with photos of the dogs and the Shelter’s social media account, help with scheduling appointments, assist with the volunteer program.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) from an accredited institution. Applicants having proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is a plus.

This is a full-time position with a starting hourly rate of $18.00.

Benefits to include State Medical Insurance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental, VSP Vision, Employer Paid Life Policy for employee, Voluntary Benefits with American Fidelity, paid Holidays and State 401‑K Retirement Plan.

Applicants must pass a pre‑employment drug screen and background check.

Please mail completed application/resume to:
Coffee County Personnel and Benefits, Attn:
Heather Shelton, Personnel & Benefits Coordinator, 1329 McArthur Street, Suite 3, Manchester, TN 37355. Employment applications are available feecountytn.gov under Government, Departments, Personnel & Benefits. You may also pick up an Employment Application or drop your Applications and Resume off at the Personnel Drop Box located by the Office of Personnel & Benefits in the Coffee County Administrative Plaza.

Final date to receive applications is July 22, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

An employment Application must be submitted in order to be considered for the position.

Coffee County Government is an EEO/AA/Title VI/employer.