Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates (LIA) is a nonprofit in West Michigan offering low-cost immigration legal services to community members. The organizational model includes a three-pronged approach to service: holistic case management, community education and advocacy. As the only nonprofit organization on the Lakeshore in West Michigan offering immigration services, LIA has grown rapidly since it’s inception in 2015.

As it is a relatively young organization, employment with LIA is exciting and enriching. Furthermore, LIA is a family-friendly organization, and understanding family obligations must come before work obligations (within reason). LIA offers flexible scheduling and does not discourage employees from working from home or bringing their children to the office when necessary.

Careers

Administrative Assistant

HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please submit the following to careers@lia-michigan.org with the subject line “Administrative Assistant Application.”

  • Current resume

  • Cover letter

  • Three professional references and their contact information

  • A brief academic or professional writing sample (2-3 pages). 

Any questions may be directed to careers@lia-michigan.org. Looking for information about internships at LIA? Learn more here.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

Lighthouse Immigrant Advocates is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against staff or applicants for employment on the basis of an individual’s race, religion, creed, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination. Whenever possible, the organization makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by law. Applicants who would like to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Program Director, Maggie Haveman-Gould.

This page last updated April 7th, 2025.