Community Task Force Application

The Resilient Futures Initiative recognizes that climate change compounds existing inequities, and that those communities who are likely to be the most impacted by extreme weather and climate pollution are those best able to develop solutions. In line with these values, RFI is seeking Community Task Force applicants who can authentically represent and connect to communities of color, indigenous and other frontline communities. The City recognizes that community members are experts of their lived experiences and communities, and would like you to drive these efforts.  

About the Community Task Force

The Central New Mexico Community Task Force will act as community decision-makers to help develop strategies and recommendations under the Resilient Futures Initiative. They will liaise between frontline community, project staff, and program participants, and ultimately ensure the embeddedness of community priorities in plans coming out of the Resilient Futures Initiative.

Central New Mexico Community Task Force members will work together in facilitated meetings from February 2025 to June 2025 to:

• Further learn the nuances of Central New Mexico’s climate crisis

• Draw on expertise and community knowledge to set Central New Mexico’s new climate policies

Staff, consultants, and Policy Advisors will support Task Force deliberations by providing data and context on the issues addressed in the Resilient Futures Initiative.

If selected as a member of the Central New Mexico Community Task Force, you will be asked to:

• Attend All Task Force Meetings

• Attend a Kickoff Meeting in February

• Help connect staff and consultants to frontline communities between March-April

• Attend all strategy session meetings between May 2025 to July 2025 (date and times TBD)

  • Note: At least two meetings held in-person, estimated 2-3 hours per meeting, approximately seven meetings held virtually, estimated 2-3 hours per meeting

• Commit to an estimated 20-30 hour total commitment

• Review provided research materials prior to Task Force meetings

• Constructively collaborate with fellow Task Force members

• Serve as a liaison between your community (i.e. family, friends, professional organizations and neighbors) and the Resilient Futures Initiative work

• Engage in ongoing climate pollution reduction conversations and actions

Preferred Candidates:

• Live or work in Central New Mexico which includes the City of Albuquerque, and Bernalillo, Sandoval, Torrance, and Valencia Counties.

• Identify as a Black, Indigenous, Person of Color, or other frontline community member

• Have some experience with community organizing, advocacy, social work, policy development or environmental justice or are willing to learn more

• Are interested in deeper learning on climate change and preparing for future changes

• Have some experience in or are willing to learn more about topics such as transportation, renewable energy, energy efficiency, zoning, land management, recycling and waste reduction

• Are interested in collaborating with other community members, local government representatives and other experts to develop and discuss new policy ideas

Task Force Support

Task Force members will receive support throughout the regional planning process including:

• Optional and anonymous stipend for time committed to the planning process

• Facilitation and administrative assistance for meeting participation

• Research and subject matter expert support on topics covered

• Interpretation support if needed

Task Force Selection

The project staff have generated methods and a rubric for recruiting, vetting, and selecting members to ensure transparency and equal access. For more information, visit our Task Force Rubric page.