Emergency First Response Team (EFRT) Public Relations Coordinator

Reports to: EFRT Director    

Hours per week: 5-7 hours     

Term: Sept 1 - April 30 

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The McMaster Students Union Emergency First Response Team (EFRT) is a group of approximately 30 student volunteers who provide emergency medical services to the McMaster Campus, with an average response time of 2-3 minutes. All responders are certified Emergency Medical Responders, with more senior members being trained in International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), and Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS). 

Please note this posting will close Monday, April 14 at 11:59pm.  

General Scope of Duties 

The Public Relations Coordinator is responsible for organizing all promotional and community relation activities for the EFRT. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• EFRT resource knowledge 


• Ability to work effectively as an individual and within a team 


• Leadership and supervisory skills 


• Written and verbal communication skills 


• Public relations skills 


• Commitment and dedication 

Effort & Responsibility 

• Judgment required to make decisions about EFRT’s public relations strategies 


• Judgment required to make decisions when representing the team to the community 

Working Conditions 

• Some duties can be performed while in the office, on call additional work must be completed at home 


• Support from other EFRT Executive and team members 


• Time demands may exceed stated hours of work 

Training and Experience 

• Previous experience with EFRT is required 


• Emergency Medical Responder with CPR level HCP 


• Previous leadership experience 

Equipment 

• Basic computer software use 


• Knowledge of EFRT equipment including radio and first aid equipment 

More information on the service can be found here 

Full job description found here 

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