diff --git a/app/scenes/CollectionMembers/AddPeopleToCollection.js b/app/scenes/CollectionMembers/AddPeopleToCollection.js
index 5ecefcd13..00b69bf39 100644
--- a/app/scenes/CollectionMembers/AddPeopleToCollection.js
+++ b/app/scenes/CollectionMembers/AddPeopleToCollection.js
@@ -83,6 +83,7 @@ class AddPeopleToCollection extends React.Component<Props> {
           value={this.query}
           onChange={this.handleFilter}
           label="Search people"
+          autoFocus
           labelHidden
           flex
         />