The internship will span 8 weeks, starting Monday, May 4, and ending on Sunday, June 28. The internship commitment will entail 20 hours per week during this period. If the start date interferes with completion of final exams, the start date can be flexible. The Great Lakes Friendly Restaurants Program Intern will collaborate with restaurants and community partners to grow Surfrider’s Great Lakes Friendly Restaurants Program in the Great Lakes region, including but not limited to Chicago. Recruit new businesses to join the program through direct outreach: phone, message, and in-person visits. Support restaurants in their effort to reduce single-use plastic by connecting them with available GLFR program resources. Conduct restaurant compliance checks to support implementation of program criteria. Create program-related content for Surfrider blogs, email, and social media. Publish at least one restaurant case study that showcases the cost benefits of reducing single-use plastic. Partner with Surfrider’s Sr. Regional Manager - Great Lakes to develop chapter training resources for future GLFR leads and ambassadors. Partner with Surfrider’s Ocean Friendly Program Manager to develop tools and approaches for gathering metrics of program success and to identify regional foodware vendors. Collaborate with Shedd Aquarium and other community partners on restaurant outreach. Prepare a summary report of outcomes related to this internship.